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British pronunciation/ɛkstˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/ɪkˈstɛnd/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "extend"

to extend
01

επεκτείνω, διογκώνω

to enlarge or lengthen something
Transitive: to extend sth
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She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
Επεκτείνει το χέρι της για μια φιλική χειραψία.
The construction workers are extending the road to improve traffic flow.
Οι κατασκευαστές επεκτείνουν τον δρόμο για να βελτιώσουν τη ροή της κυκλοφορίας.
02

εκτείνω, διευρύνω

to stretch out or expand over a distance
Intransitive
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The road extends for miles through the desert, disappearing into the horizon.
The forest extends as far as the eye can see, with towering trees reaching toward the sky.
03

παρέχω, χορηγώ

to offer, grant, or give something to someone
Ditransitive: to extend an offer to sb
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The company extended a job offer to the qualified candidate after a successful interview.
The university extended scholarships to exceptional students based on their academic achievements.
04

εκτείνω, προτείνω

to hold out and offer something to someone
Transitive: to extend sth | to extend sth to sb
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She extended her hand in greeting to welcome the new colleague to the team.
The waiter extended the menu towards the patrons, inviting them to make their selections.
05

παρεχώρησε, προσέφερε

to offer or provide something to someone
Transitive: to extend a gesture of courtesy
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The hotel manager extended a warm welcome to the guests as they arrived.
The company extended an invitation to the conference to all employees interested in professional development.
06

επέκτεινω, παρατείνω

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something
Transitive: to extend the lifespan of something
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The scientist 's breakthrough discovery could extend the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
Regular maintenance can extend the life of your car, preventing costly repairs and breakdowns.
07

εκτείνω, περιλαμβάνω

to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group
Intransitive: to extend to sb
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The scholarship program extends to students from low-income families who demonstrate academic excellence.
The benefits package extends to all full-time employees.
08

επεκτείνω, εκτείνω

to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area
Intransitive: to extend somewhere | to extend to a direction
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As the wildfire raged on, it extended rapidly across the forest, engulfing trees and vegetation in its path.
The urban sprawl extended outward from the downtown core.
09

επεκτείνω, διευρύνω

to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier
Transitive: to extend a substance
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The baker extended the cake batter by adding additional flour.
Some manufacturers extend ground meat with fillers such as breadcrumbs or soy protein to lower production costs.
10

παρατείνω, επέκτεινω

to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation
Transitive: to extend a time period
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The bank agreed to extend the repayment period of the loan to help the borrower manage their financial difficulties.
The utility company offers options to extend the due date for bill payments for customers experiencing financial hardship.
11

επεκτείνω, εκτεινω

to make someone or something exert their maximum effort or stretch their capabilities to the fullest
Transitive: to extend sb/sth | to extend oneself
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Facing tough competition, the athlete extended herself, giving her all in the final sprint to the finish line.
The coach extended the team during practice, pushing them to their limits to improve their performance.
12

επέκταση, τείνω

to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length
Transitive: to extend the body or a limb
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After a long day at the desk, she decided to extend her legs and relax on the couch.
The yoga instructor instructed the class to extend their arms overhead in a full stretch.
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