broaden out

to become wider; to expand. The river broadened out and became deeper. The road broadens out here.

broaden something out

to make something wider; to expand something. Now, broaden this part out a little, so it looks like a cloud, not a painted pillow. Broaden out the river in your painting so it looks very wide. The photographic view of the valley can be broadened out by using a different lens.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Matthias	mah-TEE-ahs (German), mə-THIE-əs (English)	Greek, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Bronimir	-	Polish (Rare)
Satchel	SACH-əl	English (Rare)
Bernardo	ber-NAHR-do (Italian, Spanish)	Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Cleopas	KLEE-ə-pəs (English)	Biblical, Biblical Latin
Wigburg	-	Ancient Germanic