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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /
VERB
make larger, longer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boost broaden continue develop enhance enlarge expand go on increase last lengthen open prolong spread stretch take widen
STRONG
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
STRONG
constrict contract curtail degrade
WEAK
condense cut hold keep maintain take back
VERB
offer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
keep refrain take withhold
STRONG
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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There is no need to extend him beyond his comfort zone, but he pitched 193 innings twice in Japan, averaging 7.4 innings per start.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Former captain Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, with the option to extend for a further year.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If using a computational tool to process information constitutes “disclosure” to a third party, the implications extend to everyone who has ever stored a confidential document in the cloud or sent an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The team is now working to extend how long quantum batteries can hold their charge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Maybe that offer would extend to Eddie, too.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy