extend horizon vs expand horizon

Both 'extend horizon' and 'expand horizon' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the idea of broadening one's perspective or range of knowledge.

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extend horizon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea of broadening one's perspective or range of knowledge.

This phrase is used to indicate the act of increasing one's understanding or awareness beyond current limits or boundaries.

Examples:

Traveling to new countries can help extend your horizon.
Reading books from different genres can extend your horizon.

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Strengthening these bonds is a valuable service to the universal Church. Persevere, therefore, in this admirable task, and indeed, extend the horizons of your action even further.
The two annual assemblies organized by USG, that I took part in since I was elected minister General, have been an occasion to extend my horizons, as they enabled me to meet other superiors.
The ocean extends to the distant horizon.
52:4.4 (594.7) Each new dispensation extends the horizon of revealed religion, and the Magisterial Sons extend the revelation of truth to portray the affairs of the local universe and all its tributaries.
In a renowned building of the 80s, in Via Durini in Milan, B&B Italia, on the strength of their consolidated tradition in the production of contemporary furniture, are continuing their research and innovation activities to extend their horizons and renew their store.
Europe can, of course, meet the challenge but only if it is able to create what it currently lacks: a European cultural market which extends beyond narrow national horizons.
The Governing Council decided to extend the intended horizon of the purchases under the CBPP3 and the ABSPP accordingly.
If the economic test could not be passed based on the 15 years' bookings, national regulatory authorities may exceptionally extend the time horizon by up to 5 additional years.
He responds to our deepest desires, which are not only desires for earthly bread, but extend to the horizons of life eternal.
If your cultural horizon extends no farther than the family, the most that you can hope to experience culturally would be to hear Aunt Alice play a Chopin piece on the piano in her living room.
Arrival Management extended to en-route Airspace extends the AMAN horizon from the 100-120 nautical miles to 180-200 nautical miles from the arrival airport.
As darkness approaches, a glowing band of light, the Milky Way, extends from one horizon to the other, and stars shimmer over the site where a privileged few are investigating the beginning of the Universe: the Atacama Desert, in Chile.
A long night that extends in the horizon
The Dubai Riviera extends its horizons ever more: an incredible complex of hotels and residences, tourist attractions, entertainment activities, for free time, cultural events, business centres and forms of comfort without limit
The first lidos on Poetto beach were "Lido" and "D'Aquila" which were opened in the early 1900s. The bathers became more and more numerous because of the beautiful brilliant white sand dunes, the transparency of the water which extends to the horizon.
And when you reach the top you'll remain speechless: in front of you horizons extend as far as the blue sea which winds the neighbouring islands and leaves you with the feeling of peace and calm.
Let us now extend our view to the vast Latin-American horizon.
Towards Kobrin on the horizon some spot. Extends, rises and already the armada of planes differs.
Our historic horizon is now quite another thing, since it extends to the Aryan antiquities and to the ancient deposits of Egypt and Mesopotamia which precede all the Semitic traditions.
This priority of Horizon 2020 aims to reinforce and extend excellence in the Union's science base and ensure a steady stream of world-class research to secure the Union's long-term competitiveness.

Alternatives:

expand horizon
broaden horizon
widen horizon
enlarge horizon
stretch horizon

expand horizon