Extend
Extend verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire
Lower
Lower verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- They also extend this view to Pokemon, considering them inferior as well due to their (usually) lower intelligence.
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The Rinkaku type, in particular, have multiple tentacles that extend from their lower back and are noted for being a Glass Cannon with exceptional offensive strength.
Source: Combat Tentacles -
In the last book, when she becomes a vampire, she learns how to extend her shield to protect others against all forms of mental attack, and how to lower her shield to let Edward in.
Source: Psychic Block Defense
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