Opposite Of Extend, Antonyms of Extend (Example Sentences)

Type: Verb

Meaning/Definition of extend: Verb referring to cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider.

What is the Opposite of extend?

The Opposite of extend is shorten.

Other Opposites of extend:

Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of extend:

• abbreviate
• abridge
• ax
• cancel
• close in
• close upon
• cut back
• decline
• decrease
• draw in
• lessen
• make shorter
• reduce
• run up
• shorten
• shrink
• summarize

Example Sentences Using Opposites of “extend”:

1. They decided to shorten the time frame for the project.
2. The company needed to reduce its expenses.
3. They chose to contract the scope of the plan.
4. The market demand shrunk due to changing trends.
5. They wanted to minimize the risk involved.
6. The organization decided to decrease its workforce.
7. They had to retract their initial offer.
8. He decided to withdraw his support for the initiative.
9. They put a limit on the resources allocated.
10. The contract was constricted to cover specific areas.

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