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

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extends

“If disruptions persist for another month, the national average would likely rebound to around $4.20. If the conflict extends to two months, prices would likely move back above $4.50,” they said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

But the new data suggests the trend extends well beyond those communities.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

It also extends to Disney’s studios and streaming platforms, where Kraft Heinz will fund content co-created by the two entities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

For the Butchulla people, the Traditional Owners of K'gari, the lakes carry cultural and spiritual importance that extends far beyond their environmental value.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

“Hello, there. My, you’re pretty. What’s your name?” she extends her hand to shake mine.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles