EXTENDS Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

extends

verb

present tense third-person singular of extend

as in lengthens

to make longer our guests from out of town extended their visit by a week

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as in offers

to put before another for acceptance or consideration the couple extended an invitation to join them for a get-together at their house after the concert

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as in expands

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area you can extend that chaise longue so that it lies completely flat

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as in leads

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction our backyard extends all the way to that brook

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as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire

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as in dilutes

to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances the company extends its ice cream with thickeners and other additives

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Recent Examples of extends Its selection even extends to name-brand favorites from Miraclesuit and Aqua, featuring tons of tasteful one-pieces, cover-ups, and more, all at rare markdowns. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 For Blackstock, the return on investment extends well beyond financial performance. — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The investment extends its pre-seed funding round, giving the startup a runway to fuel its AI ambitions about the circular economy. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 Its coverage extends across mainland China, the South China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Her work often extends beyond advocacy for those who are disabled. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The victory extends Colombia’s unbeaten streak to seven matches in the World Cup – winning five and drawing two. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 Fantasia’s 30th anniversary celebration extends even deeper into genre history with a repertory slate that frames retro cinema as a living tradition rather than a museum piece. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends

Verb

Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026

Definition of lengthens

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The shutdowns challenged instruction at Charlotte Ballet Academy, which offers professional career training and recreational classes for children and adults.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
As well as a comprehensive display about the process of making leather, featuring many vintage implements, the museum offers a demonstration by an expert cutter of the immense skill required to craft a fashionable pair of leather gloves.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Definition of offers

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As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
The package expands the Air Force’s layered defenses against small unmanned aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of expands

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Their searching leads them to countless people, from journalists to police officials to a growing team of internet sleuths, who are compassionate and generous with their time.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Also on hand was Formula 1 racer Kimi Antonelli, who leads the drivers' standings despite a disappointing result in Sunday's British Grand Prix.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of leads

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Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of increases

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With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of stretches

Verb

So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.

— Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026