widen

/ˈwaɪdn̩/verb
Elementary
1

To become wide or wider.

2

To make wide or wider.

3

To let out clothes to a larger size.

4

To broaden or extend in scope or range.

5

To convert to a data type that can hold a larger number of distinct values.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing