broadener
Something that widens
Something that broadens—that widens scope, perspective, or range.
The word appears most often in contexts of education or experience: Travel is a great broadener of the mind.
A broadener expands what was previously narrow or limited.
Device that widens passages
- spreaderTool for distribution
- expanderSomething that widens
- stretcherPortable frame for casualties
- extenderThing that adds length
widener · speculum · retractor · spatula · wedge · shim · spacer · insert
Increase in size
- extendMake longer or larger
- widenExpand in breadth
- enlargeIncrease in size
- diversifyExpand into new areas
amplify · augment · increase · develop · deepen · enrich · enhance · elaborate
Apparent earth-sky meeting
- worldviewComprehensive belief framework
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
mindset · viewpoint · scope · perception · consciousness · appreciation · insight · exposure
Additive increasing material pliability
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
softener · dispersant · defoamer · antioxidant · preservative
dilator
Device that widens passages
extender · widener · speculum · retractor · spatula · wedge · shim · spacer · insert · template
expand
Increase in size
diversify · amplify · augment · increase · develop · deepen · enrich · enhance · elaborate · generalize
horizon
Apparent earth-sky meeting
- worldviewComprehensive belief framework
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- understandingMental comprehension of something
awareness · mindset · viewpoint · scope · perception · consciousness · appreciation · insight · exposure · experience
plasticizer
Additive increasing material pliability
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
surfactant · softener · dispersant · defoamer · antioxidant · preservative
broadenernarrower
Decreased in width
limiter · restrictor · constrictor · reducer · confiner
- broaden someone's horizonsIncrease range of experience