"open one's mind" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: opens one's mind [present, singular, third-person], opening one's mind [participle, present], opened one's mind [participle, past], opened one's mind [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} open one's mind (third-person singular simple present opens one's mind, present participle opening one's mind, simple past and past participle opened one's mind)
  1. (idiomatic) to become receptive to new ideas and perspectives Tags: idiomatic Related terms: open mind, open-minded
    Sense id: en-open_one's_mind-en-verb-9T6udxud Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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