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extend in American English. (ɪkˈstend) transitive verb. 1. to stretch out; draw out to the full length. He extended the measuring tape as far as it would go. 2. to stretch, draw, or arrange in a given direction, or so as to reach a particular point, as a cord, wall, or line of troops. 3.
EXTEND meaning: 1. to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer: 2. to make something last longer: 3…. Learn more.
extend something to extend a deadline/visa; Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. extend something for something The show has been extended for another six weeks. extend something to something The proposal was to extend paid leave to six months. extend something from something Contracts were gradually extended from the initial ...
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Synonyms for EXTEND: lengthen, prolong, increase, stretch, elongate, expand, drag (out), protract; Antonyms of EXTEND: shorten, cut, curtail, reduce, cut back ...
6 [transitive] extend something + adv./prep. to make something reach something or stretch to extend a rope between two posts; part of body; 7 [transitive] extend something to stretch part of your body, especially an arm or a leg, away from yourself He extended his hand to (= offered to shake hands with) the new employee.
Extend definition: To open or straighten (something) out; unbend.
