Extend and Lower

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 is an antonym for extend in topics: offer, longer.

Lower

Lower verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.
Usage example: decided to lower his career ambitions to something more achievable

Extend is an antonym for lower in topics: lessen, reduce.

Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase

Common collocations

amount extend amount lower amount
sentence extend sentence lower sentence
bit extend bit lower bit
bar extend bar lower bar
Other words: gauge, meter, magic, age, bridge, hands, combo, points.

Both words in one sentence

  • They also extend this view to Pokemon, considering them inferior as well due to their (usually) lower intelligence.
  • Combat Tentacles 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.
  • Psychic Block Defense 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.
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Lower and Extend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extend/lower
Extend & Lower. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/extend/lower>.
Lower or Extend. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/extend/lower.
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