extends

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make larger, longer v.
offer v.

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

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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

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

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extends

“The economic impact extends well beyond employment,” with an expected elimination of $547 million in tax revenue, including $78.6 million in local taxes, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

For Matt, who says he has already tried therapy to treat his social anxiety, what began as a way to get through nights out now extends to dates and family gatherings.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The ban extends to fugitives, undocumented aliens, people dishonorably discharged from the military and people convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

“For now, either Trump extends the deadline, or an interim agreement is struck,” Holt said in a note.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Honest, toiling Gurgi extends thanks and best wishes. Oh, yes, fond, obedient Gurgi will work hard...”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander