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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /
VERB
make larger, longer
Synonyms
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boost broaden continue develop enhance enlarge expand go on increase last lengthen open prolong spread stretch take widen
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aggrandize amplify augment crane dilate draw elongate heighten magnify mantle multiply pad protract stall supplement unfold unfurl unroll
WEAK
add to beef up carry on drag one's feet drag out draw out fan out let out prolongate run on spin out spread out string out
Antonyms
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abbreviate abridge cease close compress decrease diminish discontinue end finish halt hide hinder lessen lose lower narrow reduce restrict shorten shrink stop
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constrict contract curtail degrade
WEAK
condense cut hold keep maintain take back
VERB
offer
Synonyms
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advance allocate give grant present reach out
STRONG
accord allot award bestow confer donate impart pose proffer submit tender yield
WEAK
bring forward hold out place at disposal put forth put forward stretch out
Antonyms
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keep refrain take withhold
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conceal deny disallow disapprove dissuade hide oppose refuse
WEAK
abridge condense contract curtail cut decrease hold lessen lower maintain shorten shrink take back

Example Sentences

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Private-credit providers extend financing to companies in relatively opaque transactions, and the practice has boomed over the past few years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

That expectation could extend to car buying, especially as millennials continue to grow their families.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

On Monday she said: "I cannot discuss the terms of the settlement, but generally I am glad that my employer has finally decided to extend an olive branch to me."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The Nasdaq exited correction territory on Friday, rising 0.4% to extend its winning streak to eight sessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

If the courts affirmed the act, Priddy believed, he would have complete authority to continue his eugenic efforts at the colony and even extend them to other colonies.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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