Extend
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British pronunciation/ɛkstˈɛnd/
American pronunciation/ɪkˈstɛnd/

Definition & Meaning of "extend"

to extend
01

to enlarge or lengthen something

Transitive: to extend sth
to extend definition and meaning
02

to stretch out or expand over a distance

Intransitive
03

to offer, grant, or give something to someone

Ditransitive: to extend an offer to sb
04

to hold out and offer something to someone

Transitive: to extend sth | to extend sth to sb
05

to offer or provide something to someone

Transitive: to extend a gesture of courtesy
06

to prolong the duration or lifespan of something

Transitive: to extend the lifespan of something
07

to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group

Intransitive: to extend to sb
08

to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area

Intransitive: to extend somewhere | to extend to a direction
09

to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier

Transitive: to extend a substance
10

to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation

Transitive: to extend a time period
11

to make someone or something exert their maximum effort or stretch their capabilities to the fullest

Transitive: to extend sb/sth | to extend oneself
12

to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length

Transitive: to extend the body or a limb
13

to encourage or cause an animal, typically a horse, to move forward with full stride

Transitive: to extend an animal's pace

extend

v

extendable

adj

extendable

adj

extended

adj

extended

adj

extendible

adj

extendible

adj
example
Example
She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space.
Some manufacturers extend ground meat with fillers such as breadcrumbs or soy protein to lower production costs.
The scientist's breakthrough discovery could extend the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
The project timeline extends deep into next year.
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