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to extend
01
to enlarge or lengthen something
Transitive: to extend sth
Examples
She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.
Examples
The road extends for miles through the desert, disappearing into the horizon.
03
to offer, grant, or give something to someone
Ditransitive: to extend an offer to sb
Examples
The company extended a job offer to the qualified candidate after a successful interview.
04
to hold out and offer something to someone
Transitive: to extend sth | to extend sth to sb
Examples
She extended her hand in greeting to welcome the new colleague to the team.
Examples
The hotel manager extended a warm welcome to the guests as they arrived.
06
to prolong the duration or lifespan of something
Transitive: to extend the lifespan of something
Examples
The scientist 's breakthrough discovery could extend the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
07
to apply to or include someone within a particular scope, range, or group
Intransitive: to extend to sb
Examples
The scholarship program extends to students from low-income families who demonstrate academic excellence.
08
to spread outward from a central point and reach a wider area
Intransitive: to extend somewhere | to extend to a direction
Examples
As the wildfire raged on, it extended rapidly across the forest, engulfing trees and vegetation in its path.
09
to increase the volume or quantity of something by adding a cheaper substance or modifier
Transitive: to extend a substance
Examples
The baker extended the cake batter by adding additional flour.
10
to prolong or defer the time of payment of a debt or obligation
Transitive: to extend a time period
Examples
The bank agreed to extend the repayment period of the loan to help the borrower manage their financial difficulties.
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
Examples
Facing tough competition, the athlete extended herself, giving her all in the final sprint to the finish line.
12
to straighten or stretch out the body or a limb to its maximum length
Transitive: to extend the body or a limb
Examples
After a long day at the desk, she decided to extend her legs and relax on the couch.
Lexical Tree
extendable
extended
extendible
extend
