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extend vs widen

widen vs extend

extend and widen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extend No No Yes No
widen No No Yes No
As verbs, extend and widen are synonyms defined as:
  • extend and widen: extend in scope or range or area
Other synonyms of extend include broaden.
extend (verb) widen (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body become broader or wider or more extensive
thrust or extend out extend in scope or range or area
extend in scope or range or area make wider
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer make (clothes) larger
continue or extend
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
Difference between extend and widen

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