Broaden and Cap

Opposite meaning words

Broaden verb - Make broader.

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Cap is an antonym for broaden.

Nearby Words: broad, broadening, broadly, broadness

Cap verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.

Usage example: the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil

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Broaden is an antonym for cap.

Nearby Words: caps, capped, capping

broaden base

cap base

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