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expand vs extend

extend vs expand

expand and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expand No No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, expand and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • expand and extend: expand the influence of
expand (verb) extend (verb)
grow vigorously extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
exaggerate or make bigger thrust or extend out
become larger in size or volume or quantity extend in scope or range or area
expand the influence of lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity continue or extend
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing expand the influence of
extend in one or more directions increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Difference between expand and extend

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