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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But the deli’s cultural pull extends beyond games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

If your conscience extends to your stocks, where does it leave bonds — the safest corner of your portfolio?

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

The influence of quantum mechanics now extends far beyond physics.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

The affected stretch extends from Cator Park down to the confluence with the River Ravensbourne, covering approximately 3km downstream.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

She extends her wide, cool hands over the table.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi