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extend
[ ik-stend ]
verb (used with object)
- to stretch out; draw out to the full length:
He extended the measuring tape as far as it would go.
Antonyms: ,
- to stretch, draw, or arrange in a given direction, or so as to reach a particular point, as a cord, wall, or line of troops.
- to stretch forth or hold out, as the arm or hand:
to extend one's hand in greeting.
- to place at full length, especially horizontally, as the body or limbs.
- to increase the length or duration of; lengthen; prolong:
to extend a visit.
Synonyms:
- to stretch out in various or all directions; expand; spread out in area:
A huge tent was extended over the field.
Synonyms: , ,
- to enlarge the scope of, or make more comprehensive, as operations, influence, or meaning:
The European powers extended their authority in Asia.
- to provide as an offer or grant; offer; grant; give:
to extend aid to needy scholars.
Synonyms: ,
- Finance. to postpone (the payment of a debt) beyond the time originally agreed upon.
- to increase the bulk or volume of, especially by adding an inexpensive or plentiful substance.
- Bookkeeping. to transfer (figures) from one column to another.
- Law.
- British. to assess or value.
- to make a seizure or levy upon, as land, by a writ of extent.
- Ѳè. to bring (a horse) into an extended attitude.
- to exert (oneself ) to an unusual degree.
- Archaic. to exaggerate.
- Obsolete. to take by seizure.
verb (used without object)
- to be or become extended; stretch out in length, duration, or in various or all directions.
- to reach, as to a particular point.
- to increase in length, area, scope, etc.
- Ѳè. (of a horse) to come into an extended attitude.
extend
/ ɪˈɛԻ /
verb
- to draw out or be drawn out; stretch
- to last for a certain time
his schooling extended for three years
- intr to reach a certain point in time or distance
the land extends five miles
- intr to exist or occur
the trees extended throughout the area
- tr to increase (a building, etc) in size or area; add to or enlarge
- tr to broaden the meaning or scope of
the law was extended
- tr to put forth, present, or offer
to extend greetings
- to stretch forth (an arm, etc)
- tr to lay out (a body) at full length
- tr to strain or exert (a person or animal) to the maximum
- tr to prolong (the time originally set) for payment of (a debt or loan), completion of (a task), etc
- tr accounting
- to carry forward
- to calculate the amount of (a total, balance, etc)
- tr law (formerly in England) to value or assess (land)
Derived Forms
- ˌٱԻ徱ˈٲ, noun
- ˈٱԻ徱, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·ٱԻi· ·ٱԻa· adjective
- ·ٱԻi·i·ٲ ·ٱԻa·i·ٲ noun
- non·ٱԻi· adjective
- non·ٱԻi··ness noun
- e·ٱԻ verb
- p··ٱԻ verb
- un·ٱԻa· adjective
- un·ٱԻi· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of extend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
His remarks were believed to be in response to a proposal by the Ukrainian president for the 30-hour Easter truce to be extended for 30 days.
By law, Fed governors can only be removed for cause, but it is unclear whether that protection extends to the role leading the board.
But while this is being built, IT experts believe the Post Office's contract with Fujitsu will need to be extended beyond March 2026 - when it is currently due to end.
With his father sat beside him, he refused to bite back and felt "no pressure" in a bid to extend his 23-fight unbeaten record.
Leicester's financial situation could also have been a consideration on whether to extend Vardy's contract.
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