This is the 15582nd most frequent German word.
weiten
"Weiten" means "to widen" or "to expand."
weiten is used to mean enlarging or making something wider.
Ich werde den Gürtel weiten, damit er besser passt.
I will widen the belt so that it fits better.
weiten is used metaphorically to mean expanding one's knowledge or perspective.
Durch regelmäßiges Üben weite ich meinen Horizont.
Through regular practice, I broaden my horizons.
weiten is utilized in a tailoring context to describe the adjustment for size.