What is another word for ex-tend?

932 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ˈɛkstˈɛnd], [ ˈɛkstˈɛnd], [ ˈɛ_k_s_t_ˈɛ_n_d]

Extend, a verb that has diverse meanings, describes the action of making something longer, broader or more spacious. There are many synonyms for extend including stretch, elongate, increase, expand, prolong, lengthen, widen, and spread. Each of these synonyms has its own nuance and specific meaning, but all of them share the idea of making something bigger or longer in some way. Stretch refers to increasing the length or size of something by pulling it apart, while elongate connotes a more gradual and continuous process of making something longer. Expand also relates to making something bigger, but often implies a more sudden increase in size or scope.

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How to use "Ex-tend" in context?

Ex-tend means "to extend beyond the original or usual time or occasion." This term can be used in a sentence to describe when something is extended beyond its original or usual duration. For example, I was planning on going to the gym for an hour today, but since it's been raining I ex-tended my workout by going for an hour and a half.

Ex-tending something usually means extending the time frame in which something is expected to happen. For example, I was expecting my phone to be fixed by four p.m., but since it wasn't fixed until six p.m.

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