English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

widen in German

widen in German is erweitern, weiten — widen means to become wider.

widen in German

erweitern
verb
(transitive) To make wide or wider.
weiten
verb
(transitive) To make wide or wider.
erweitern
verb
(transitive) To broaden or extend in scope or range.

What does "widen" mean?

  1. verb To become wider.
    "Her eyes widened in surprise."
  2. verb To make something wider or broader.
    "The council plans to widen the motorway next year."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

widen in a sentence

  • Her eyes widened in surprise.
  • The road widens just past the bridge.
  • The council plans to widen the motorway next year.
  • The new policy will widen access to healthcare.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "widen" in German?

"widen" in German is erweitern, weiten. widen means: To become wider.

How do you use "widen" in a sentence?

Example: "Her eyes widened in surprise." In German, "widen" is erweitern, weiten.

Are there other ways to say "widen" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "widen": erweitern, weiten.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.