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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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One year after striking a hard-fought deal to extend Hamilton’s contract, Wolff was presented with the jarring news that his superstar wanted out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Bidding for his fourth ATP Masters 1000 title in a row, Sinner beat Norrie 6-2 7-5 in less than 90 minutes to extend his winning streak to 20 matches.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

How their earnings are received could challenge the current rally or extend the current run of gains well into the spring and summer months.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities could be one of the most effective ways to extend lifespan, according to research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

I close the book and extend my two fingers.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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