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   extend

   /ɪkˈstɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. cause to cover a wider area; make larger: "the car park has been extended" Similar expandenlargeincreasemake largermake biggermake greaterlengthenwidenbroadenstretchstretch outdraw outelongatewidenexpandbroadenaugmentsupplementincreaseadd toenhanceamplifydevelopbuild updiversifytop upOpposite reduceshrinknarrow
   • ▪ cause to last longer: "they asked the government to extend its period of deliberation" Similar continuecarry onrun onlaststretch (out)spreadrangereachleadunrollunfurlprolonglengthenincreasecontinuerun onkeep goingperpetuatesustainstretch outprotractspin outstring outdrag outpostponedeferdelayput backput offOpposite shorten
   • ▪ straighten or spread out (the body or a limb or device) at full length: "hold the index finger down with the thumb extended" Similar stretch outspread outreach outstraighten outopen outunrollunfurl
   • ▪ spread from a central point to cover a wider area: "the damage extended 400 yards either side of the shop" Similar continuecarry onrun onlaststretch (out)spreadrangereachleadunrollunfurl
   • ▪ occupy a specified area: "the mountains extend over the western end of the island"
   • ▪ be applicable to: "her generosity did not extend to all adults"
   • 2. hold (something) out towards someone: "I nod and extend my hand" Similar hold output outstick outhold forthput forthreach outoffergiveoutstretchproffer
   • ▪ offer or make available: "she extended an invitation to her to stay" Similar offerprofferhold outadvancegivegrantbestowaccordpresentconferimpart
   • 3. cause (someone or something) to exert the utmost effort: "horses have the strength of character to extend themselves to their utmost limit"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin extendere ‘stretch out’, from ex- ‘out’ + tendere ‘stretch’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of extend as a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use extend in sentences, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words and phrases.

   • English (US)

     EXTEND meaning: 1. to add to something in order to make it...

   • Extend: Malay Translation

     EXTEND translate: memperluas, diperluaskan, mengulurka,...

   • Znaczenie Extend, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     EXTEND definicja: 1. to add to something in order to make it...

   • Simplified

     EXTEND translate: 扩大；扩展；使增加长度, 延长，使延期, 伸，伸出，伸开；展开, 延伸,...

   • Extend: Polish Translation

     EXTEND translate: powiększać, wydłużać, przedłużać,...

   • Extend Spanish Translation

     EXTEND translate: ampliar, prorrogar, extender, ampliar,...

   • Extend: Russian Translation

     EXTEND translate: расширять, увеличивать , продлевать (срок)...

   • Extend: Arabic Translation

     EXTEND translate: يَمُدّ, يُطيل. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › extendExtend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb extend, which means to spread, stretch, or increase something. See how to use extend in different contexts and phrases, such as extend oneself, extend credit, or extend a metaphor.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › extendEXTEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb extend, which means to stretch out, lengthen, or increase in various directions or aspects. Find synonyms, related words, and example sentences from different sources.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extendExtend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. “My memory extends back to my fourth year of life” “The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets” synonyms: go, lead, pass, run. range, run. change or be different within limits. see more. verb.

6. en.thefreedictionary.com › extendExtend - definition of extend by The Free Dictionary

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   Define extend. extend synonyms, extend pronunciation, extend translation, English dictionary definition of extend. v. ex·tend·ed , ex·tend·ing , ex·tends v. tr. 1. a. To cause to be longer, wider, or cover more area: extended the subway line into the next town. b.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXTEND - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   Definitions of 'extend'. 1. If you say that something, usually something large, extendsfor a particular distance or extendsfrom one place to another, you are indicating its size or position. [...] 2. If an object extends from a surface or place, it sticks out from it. [...]

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXTEND definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   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. to stretch forth or hold out, as the arm or hand. to extend one's hand in greeting. 4.