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extend

v.

To make larger
lengthen, elongate, protract, stretch out, draw out, enlarge, prolong; see also increase 1.
To occupy space to a given point
continue, go as far as, stretch, spread; see reach 1.

extend and lengthen both imply a making longer in space or time, but extend, in addition, may signify an enlarging in area, scope, influence, meaning, etc.; elongate is a synonym for lengthen in the spatial sense and is more commonly used in technical applications; prolong and protract both primarily imply an extending in time, prolong suggesting continuation beyond the usual or expected time, and protract a being drawn out needlessly or wearingly

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Another word for extend

verb

To move or arrange so as to cover a larger area:
expand, fan¹ (out), open (out or up), outstretch, spread, stretch, unfold, unroll. See move
To make or become longer:
draw out, elongate, lengthen, prolong, prolongate, protract, spin (out), stretch (out). (Mathematics) produce. See increase, long
To make or become more comprehensive or inclusive:
broaden, expand, widen. See increase
To proceed on a certain course or for a certain distance:
carry, go, lead, reach, run, stretch. See reach
To change or fluctuate within limits:
go, range, run, vary. See change
To make or become greater or larger:
aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, build, build up, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, grow, increase, magnify, mount, multiply, proliferate, rise, run up, snowball, soar, swell, upsurge, wax. (Informal) beef up. See increase
To put before another for acceptance:
offer, present², proffer, tender², volunteer. Idioms: come forward with, lay at someone's feet, lay before. See offer
To make (something) readily available:
afford, offer, provide. Idiom: place (or put) at one's disposal. See offer
To arrange for the extension of:
renew. See continue