Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To make something larger, longer, or to cause it to cover a wider area.
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:
From Latin extendere meaning to stretch out, put forth, from ex- meaning out and tendere meaning to stretch.
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