No. 15,582 in German
weiten
"Weiten" means "to widen" or "to expand."
In a sentence
Ich werde den Gürtel weiten, damit er besser passt.
I will widen the belt so that it fits better.
weiten is used to mean enlarging or making something wider.
Durch regelmäßiges Üben weite ich meinen Horizont.
Through regular practice, I broaden my horizons.
weiten is used metaphorically to mean expanding one's knowledge or perspective.
Der Schneider weitet das Kleid, um es anzupassen.
The tailor widens the dress to adjust it.
weiten is utilized in a tailoring context to describe the adjustment for size.
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