プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
ひろめる【広める】
❶〔広くする〕widen
見聞を広める
broaden one's knowledge
その国はどんどん勢力を広めた
The nation rapidly extended [expanded] its influence.
❷〔普及させる〕spread
彼は学問を広めることに身をささげた
He devoted himself to the spreading [《文》 dissemination] of learning.
彼は仏教を広めた
He propagated Buddhism.
その曲は彼の名声を全世界に広めた
That piece made his name known all over the world.
うわさを広めたのは彼女だ
She is the one who spread [circulated] the rumor.