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extend vs alter

alter vs extend

extend and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of extend; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than extend:
  • extend: expand the influence of
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of extend include change, modify.
extend (verb) alter (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body remove the ovaries of
thrust or extend out become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
extend in scope or range or area cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
continue or extend make an alteration to
expand the influence of
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
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