Extend and Shave

Extend

Extend verb - To make longer.

Shave is an antonym for extend.

Shave

Shave verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
Usage example: he always shaves most of his hair off when the weather starts getting warmer

Extend is an antonym for shave.

Nearby Words: shaved, shaving, shaver, shaven

Common collocations

arm extend arm shave arm
tongue extend tongue shave tongue
body extend body shave body
amount extend amount shave amount
Other words: time, distance, claws, neck.
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