This is the 15591st most frequent German word.
weitete
"Weitete" is the simple past tense of "weiten," meaning "widened" or "expanded."
The verb 'weitete' is used to express the act of expanding or broadening something.
Er weitete seine Kenntnisse durch neue Erfahrungen.
He expanded his knowledge through new experiences.
The verb 'weitete' describes a physical expansion caused by external forces.
Die Öffnung des Tunnels weitete sich durch den Druck.
The tunnel's opening expanded due to the pressure.
Here, 'weitete' conveys expanding one's views or horizon figuratively.