Extend
Extend verb - Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity.
Usage example: He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Presumably, she is restricted in its use and cannot, for example, use it to extend the sleep and/or leisure time that she cuts into keeping up with her heavy workload.
Source: Triple Shifter -
A difference is that their EXE Drives do not extend like the other characters; instead, the version they use depends on their current form.
Source: Video Game / Neptunia - Alternately, use a mechanical pencil, draw a circle, press on the button to retract the lead, move to the center of the circle, press the button again to extend the lead, and complete the dot.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Puzzles
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