extend

/ɛkstˈɛnd/

/ɪkˈstɛnd/

[verb]

to extend

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

synonyms : stretch

to enlarge or lengthen something

synonyms : broaden

widen

stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

synonyms : go

lead

pass

run

span an interval of distance, space or time

synonyms : continue

cover

make available; provide

synonyms : offer

thrust or extend out

synonyms : exsert

reach outward in space

synonyms : poke out

reach out

offer verbally

synonyms : offer

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

synonyms : draw out

prolong

protract

expand the influence of

synonyms : expand

continue or extend

synonyms : carry

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

synonyms : stretch

prolong the time allowed for payment of

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

synonyms : strain

open or straighten out; unbend

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

synonyms : stretch

stretch out

unfold

cause to move at full gallop

synonyms : gallop

Examples

1. The winner extended an olive branch to his opponent by calling him a great player.

2. Plans to extend the hotel have now been passed.

3. Will future technologies, like cell-repairing nanobots, or gene therapy, artificially extend our years?

4. One species, the spotted wobbegong, can extend its mouth further than the length of its own head.

Nearby words

external auditory canal