Another word for extend
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Verb
To move or arrange so as to cover a larger area
See also:To make or become longer
To proceed on a certain course or for a certain distance
See also:To make or become greater or larger
See also:To put before another for acceptance
See also:To make (something) readily available
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Another word for extend
Verb
To occupy space to a given point
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Synonym Study
- 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
- Elongate is a synonym for lengthen in the spatial sense and is more commonly used in technical applications
- 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.
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