widen

allargare

Aumentare la distanza tra i due lati di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To make something measure more from one side to the other.

• They plan to widen the road.
• She widened the hole with a knife.
• The dentist asked him to widen his mouth.

Sinonimi: broaden, expand

Contrari: narrow

Espressioni comuni: widen a road, widen the gap, widen an opening

ampliare, estendere

Aumentare la varietà di cose incluse, considerate o disponibili.

In inglese semplice: To increase the range of things included, considered, or available.

• Reading can widen your knowledge.
• Police widened their search to nearby towns.
• The course aims to widen students’ career choices.

Sinonimi: broaden, expand, extend

Contrari: narrow, restrict

Espressioni comuni: widen the search, widen your knowledge, widen the scope

allargare

Rendere un indumento più largo perché vesta meglio una persona.

In inglese semplice: To make clothes larger so that they fit someone better.

• Can you widen these trousers?
• The tailor widened the waist of my skirt.
• She used extra fabric to widen the dress.

Sinonimi: let out

Contrari: take in

Espressioni comuni: widen a skirt, widen the waist