1. to increase the difference or gap between two or more things, groups, or conditions; to make an inequality more pronounced
The new policies will widen the disparity between rich and poor communities.
As novas políticas vão ampliar a disparidade entre as comunidades ricas e pobres.
2. to expand the contrast or distinction that already exists
Economic reforms have widened the disparity in income levels across regions.
As reformas econômicas ampliaram a disparidade nos níveis de renda entre regiões.