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extends

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

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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ServiceNow extends gains into as second day after Bank of America reinstates coverage of the stock with a Buy rating.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

That premier level of quality extends to the grounds of the property, which house a large infinity-edge swimming pool, exterior entertaining spaces, and elegant landscaping, all of which add to the “resort-like atmosphere.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Hektoria Glacier, located on the Antarctic Peninsula, begins on land and extends into the ocean, where its outer section forms a floating mass of ice known as an "ice tongue."

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"The question then becomes how far that extends," he added.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles