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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
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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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

The BBC asked the Care Inspectorate if it would support moves to extend its remit to include financial conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They extend LLM capabilities by incorporating vision and physical movement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

They extend from the Yellow Sea facing South Korea, south to waters of the East China Sea facing Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Miss Genovese has folded her arms over her chest, clearly meaning to monitor this call to make sure my infractions don’t extend beyond my wardrobe.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse