Extend and Gain

Extend

Extend verb - To make longer.

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Gain and extend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gain" instead a verb "Extend".

Gain verb - To gradually increase in.

Usage example: our hopes were raised as the movement gained strength

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Extend and gain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extend" instead a verb "Gain".

Nearby Words: gained, gaining, gainful, gainer

ability	extend ability	gain ability
power	extend power	gain power
life	extend life	gain life
control	extend control	gain control
Other words: amount, hand, time, way, health, influence, bit, magic, immortality, points, powers, lives.

Meanwhile, the Reapers try to hunt the players down in order to gain points for themselves and extend their lifespan.

Source: Deadly Game
Not only that, but her abilities are buffed, and she can gain more fury in order to extend the duration of her dragon form.

Source: Limit Break / Video Games
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell improves upon this by giving you wings and gargoyle-esque gliding which you can extend the duration of by diving to gain momentum and a limited number of wing flaps.

Source: Not Quite Flight

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