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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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   EXTEND definition: 1. to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer: 2. to make something last longer: 3…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of EXTEND is to spread or stretch forth : unbend. How to use extend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extend.

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

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   Extend definition: to stretch out; draw out to the full length. See examples of EXTEND used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   13 meanings: 1. to draw out or be drawn out; stretch 2. to last for a certain time 3. to reach a certain point in time or.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   The verb extend can have several related meanings, including thrust out, continue, broaden, expand, unfold, span, or increase in scope.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishextend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   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 ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXTEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   EXTEND definition: 1. to make something bigger or longer: 2. to make an activity, agreement, etc last for a longer…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionextend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   3 [transitive] extend something to make a business, an idea, an influence, etc. cover more areas or operate in more places The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. The school is extending the range of subjects taught. include; 4 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to relate to or include someone or something The offer does not extend to employees' partners.

10. www.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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › extendExtend Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Extend definition: To open or straighten (something) out; unbend.