Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something larger, longer, or more comprehensive; to prolong an event or action in time.
Extend
/ɪkˈstend/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They extended the range of their Gothas with extra fuel tanks.
What'll we do when he really extends himself!'
It will cost considerable more to extend the line.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word extendere, which means to stretch out, combining ex- (out) and tendere (to stretch). Its usage in English dates back to the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
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