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 This approach extends capacity beyond what manufacturers could achieve through shrinking a flat arrangement of cells alone. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026 The upscale vibe extends to chic beachfront cafés, refined cocktail lounges, boutique retailers, and galleries featuring local designers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 The prospect of more healthy years extends the horizon of all age groups in society and could become a basis for new coalitions supporting public investments for the present and the future. — Daron Acemoglu, Time, 7 Nov. 2026 Their appeal extends well beyond the traditionally feminine dresser. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026 The victory also extends Bob Chesney’s historic run, securing the best start by a first-year coach and tying the program’s largest single-season turnaround with a six-win improvement. — Grace Praxmarer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 The new study did not test whether bone loading extends human life, let alone by an entire decade. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026 Applegate’s willingness to share her experience has brought attention to an issue that extends far beyond any one person’s diagnosis. — Bruce Bebo, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

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The formula pairs glycerin and flexible polymers to coat and define every lash without weighing them down, while the dual-length brush prevents clumps and lengthens from root to tip.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Aerohart also lengthens the Aviator's Ember to give users more leverage in plunging the piston.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of lengthens

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The organization also offers free monthly home maintenance workshops to help homeowners tackle basic preventative repairs and vet contractors.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Accessibility The property offers ADA-compliant guest rooms, elevators to all floors, and accessible entrances.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of offers

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Production expands through 2028 BAE Systems initially manufactured LRASM sensors at relatively low production volumes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The order expands on previous efforts to hold the department accountable for the rogue subgroups, which have been alleged to promote a culture of violence.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of expands

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Nick Brown, Washington’s attorney general, leads a group of Democratic state officials and voting rights advocates who have been planning how to respond if, indeed, there is real federal interference.

— Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026
McDavid is the fastest player in league history to 30 assists, leads all scorers with 39 points and is on pace to join Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach 200 in a season.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of leads

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In fact, studies show that caffeinated coffee increases colon contractions by 60% more than plain water.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
The issue has become increasingly important as the rapid expansion of AI increases demand for electricity across the country.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of increases

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The Kamiński/Spielberg collaboration, which now stretches over 30 years and more than 20 films, has to count as one of the most significant artistic collaborations in American cinema history.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
This year’s 24-film lineup stretches well beyond Monroe’s own filmography.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stretches

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Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026