aus|weiten
Translation
to expand, to extend, to widen
Examples
Wir müssen die Suche ausweiten.
We have to expand the search.
Der Konflikt hat sich ausgeweitet.
The conflict has expanded.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to expand sth. to sth. We are expanding our services to new areas.
sich ausweiten to expand, spread The fire expanded rapidly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to broaden, to enlarge, to extend; Antonyms: to narrow, to limit, to shrink
Etymology
Composed of 'aus' (out) and 'weiten' (to widen). The combination means to make something wider by extending it outwards.
Memory Tips
Visualize pushing the boundaries of something 'out' ('aus') to make it more 'wide' ('weit').