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extends

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

STRONGEST

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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Wales suffered another Six Nations clean sweep after losing to Italy, a result which extends their winless run to a record nine Tests.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Friedmann Angeli says the importance of ferroptosis extends beyond oncology.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The PG release will test if the comedian’s pull extends to the multiplex, where original family comedies are virtually extinct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

See more: Intel’s stock extends its hot streak.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He just stands there looking at me until, finally, he extends his hand as if reluctantly welcoming me to his humble abode.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi