widened
verbUK /ˈwaɪdənd/
US /ˈwaɪdənd/
Made something bigger from side to side.
The city widened the road so more cars could fit.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Became larger in amount or range.
The gap between the two teams widened after the second goal.
3. Opened something wider, like eyes or a hole.
She widened her eyes in surprise.
4. Made a difference or distance bigger.
The distance between the runners widened near the finish line.