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 Chicago is, to its core, a music city, with a heritage that extends far beyond the reputation of, say, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 But the power of the family concept extends well beyond ownership into the organization’s operating model. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 That works out to a daily penalty of roughly $7 million, which would add up to a heap of trouble if the legal wrangling extends through June 1, 2027. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 According to both companies, the partnership extends beyond technology implementation and seeks to establish a scalable blueprint for modern shipbuilding that can be replicated across shipyards globally. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 The recent article on the cyclospora outbreak is an important reminder that food safety extends beyond bacteria and parasites. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 July 2026 The rematch offers San Diego another chance to demonstrate that its reset extends beyond two new names on the roster. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Why your circadian rhythm matters beyond sleep The reach of circadian biology extends well past bedtime. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for extends

Verb

Tucking your chin gently toward the floor while lying down lengthens the back of the neck.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Its bitterness opens the palate, while the tea lengthens the drink without relying on more alcohol.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of lengthens

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Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
And, with a rate hike looming for the weeks ahead, now could actually be a smart time to shop around to see which offers you qualify for.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of offers

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Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Now, the latest twist comes as the war expands and threatens even greater fallout for the global economy.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of expands

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Chopping up their parents and teachers has never been so much fun as these kids take command gleefully and with joy as the ice cream man (actor Ari Millen in a dialogue-less performance) leads the band.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
More serious and rare than postpartum depression, psychosis leads patients to struggle with their perceptions of reality.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of leads

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Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, but piperine, a compound in black pepper, increases how much curcumin your body takes in.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.

— Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of increases

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When a company dilutes its shareholders, the stock’s value has a high probability of declining.

— David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Instead, the new exhibit dilutes the story of slavery by surrounding it with material that has little to do with the President’s House at all, such as biographies of individual Founders and the ins and outs of various constitutional structures.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of dilutes

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James' decision to run for governor left open his seat in the 10th District, which includes a portion of Oakland County and stretches across conservative communities in Macomb County.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Pick a word that stretches you rather than one that flatters you.

— Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026