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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
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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
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abridge condense contract curtail cut decrease hold lessen lower maintain shorten shrink take back

Example Sentences

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There have been nearly 10 over the past couple of Congresses, including on bills to release the Epstein files and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Some would extend it by as long as 60 days, but that idea seems to have been dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Alongside broader equity markets, Tesla stock appears to have been lifted by news earlier in the week that the U.S. and Iran are looking to extend their two-week cease-fire beyond April 22.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Jonny Clayton delighted the Rotterdam crowd as he beat Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Sometimes Mr. Richardson’s cell phone—a cell phone!—would ring and he would extend the antenna as he stepped out into the hallway.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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