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hold out vs extend

extend vs hold out

hold out and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold out No No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, hold out and extend are synonyms defined as:
  • hold out and extend: thrust or extend out
Other synonyms of hold out include exsert, put out, stretch forth, stretch out.
hold out (verb) extend (verb)
thrust or extend out extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something thrust or extend out
continue to live and avoid dying extend in scope or range or area
last and be usable lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable 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 hold out and extend

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