English Synonym Finder

extend

Definitions

To cause to cover a larger area; to make longer or wider.

To offer or present something, such as an invitation, credit, or thanks.

To continue or reach across a specific distance, time, or range.

Examples

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project by one week.

Please extend your hand so I can help you up the stairs.

The new highway will extend all the way to the northern border.

Synonyms

expand lengthen prolong stretch increase enlarge outstretch

Antonyms

shorten abbreviate contract shrink reduce curtail condense