Synonyms of extends

extends

verb

present tense third-person singular of extend

1

as in lengthens

to make longer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthens
• stretches
• increases
• prolongs
• elongates
• expands
• draws out
• drags (out)
• protracts
• enlarges
• outstretches
• amplifies
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• reduces
• decreases
• cuts
• diminishes
• lessens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• cuts back
• thickens

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offers
• gives
• proposes
• proffers
• tenders
• trots out
• runs by
• submits
• poses
• holds out
• gives in
• volunteers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receives
• takes
• accepts
• confirms
• authorizes
• approves
• denies
• formalizes
• clears
• ratifies
• rejects
• warrants
• finalizes
• accredits
• disallows
• refuses
• declines
• disapproves
• sanctions
• turns down
• spurns
• retracts
• withdraws
• ignores
• vetoes
• rebuts
• rebuffs
• disregards
• neglects
• overlooks
• negatives
• homologates
• OKs
• approbates

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expands
• opens
• unfolds
• unfurls
• spreads (out)
• outstretches
• stretches (out)
• flares (out)
• fans (out)
• outspreads
• overspreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes
• reduces
• contracts
• folds
• condenses
• compresses
• compacts

4

as in leads

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

our backyard extends all the way to that brook

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leads
• goes
• runs
• lies
• follows
• heads
• passes
• crosses
• spans
• bears
• cuts
• traverses
• courses

5

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• expands
• accelerates
• augments
• boosts
• raises
• multiplies
• enhances
• reinforces
• enlarges
• amplifies
• adds (to)
• maximizes
• intensifies
• strengthens
• escalates
• swells
• stokes
• ups
• builds up
• compounds
• aggrandizes
• hypes
• lengthens
• supersizes
• prolongs
• develops
• stretches
• pumps up
• heightens
• complements
• elongates
• jumps
• inflates
• dilates
• distends
• supplements
• spikes
• draws out
• magnifies
• accumulates
• booms
• bumps (up)
• protracts
• skyrockets
• collects
• blows up
• fleshes (out)
• ratchets (up)
• amasses
• rachets (up)
• follows up
• beefs (up)
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• lowers
• shortens
• dwindles
• subtracts (from)
• curtails
• abates
• downsizes
• abridges
• abbreviates
• condenses
• constricts
• compresses
• minifies
• contracts
• de-escalates
• cuts back
• retrenches

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilutes
• infects
• weakens
• thins
• loads
• cuts
• pollutes
• manipulates
• poisons
• dirties
• taints
• waters down
• adulterates
• degrades
• spoils
• contaminates
• laces
• sullies
• attenuates
• corrupts
• debases
• soils
• misrepresents
• defiles
• cheapens
• qualifies
• sophisticates
• falsifies
• tampers (with)
• tempers
• befouls
• fouls
• envenoms
• spikes
• doctors
• moderates
• counterfeits
• fudges
• fakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthens
• enriches
• reinforces
• fortifies
• augments
• fertilizes
• improves
• enhances
• supplements
• clarifies
• refines
• cleans
• purifies
• distills
• richens
• cleanses
• filters
• condenses
• concentrates
• purges
• lards
• flushes
• leaches
• decontaminates
• betters
• compacts
• pasteurizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extends

That work, first demonstrated at 12 logical qubits, extends directly into today’s result, as per the release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Its scope begins with selecting a worthwhile problem and extends through product development, operation, adaptation and retirement. — Mohammed Cherifi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The thinking extends beyond the oil and gas extraction sector, with Patti placing significant focus on the electrification trend, another area of elevated pricing focus amid recent inflation. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

The nonpartisan skepticism extends to the question of who benefited most from the overhaul, with 79% of Democrats, 74% of independents and 57% of Republicans tabbing insurers rather than consumers as the victors. — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The presentation extends to Brazilian stationery, gifts, homeware and jewelry brands including Fine Prints, MH Studio, Paper House, Dipa Farm and Ju Scarpa, as well as international additions such as Borsalino, Monies, Sermoneta and Olympia Le-Tan. — David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

The philosophy below also extends beyond the face for Czech, who recently became European Wax Center's chief smooth officer. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026

The belief in Sneed extends beyond Spagnuolo, particularly from the teammates who work alongside him every day in the defensive back room. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Other children, too, find joy and comfort in coming to school that extends far beyond what they are being taught in the classroom. — Ghada Abdulfattah, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026