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extend

/ɛkˈstɛnd/verb2 syllables

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

Synonyms for extend34

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

verb, as in increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

stretch, load, adulterate, dilute, debase

verb, as in thrust or extend out

exsert, stretch out, put out, hold out, stretch forth

verb, as in lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

prolong, protract, draw out, carry

verb, as in continue or extend

carry, prolong, protract, draw out

verb, as in extend in scope or range or area

widen, broaden, expand

verb, as in span an interval of distance, space or time

verb, as in expand the influence of

expand, widen, broaden

verb, as in extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

unfold, stretch, stretch out

verb, as in open or straighten out; unbend

unfold, stretch, stretch out

verb, as in make available; provide

verb, as in reach outward in space

poke out, reach out

verb, as in offer verbally

verb, as in extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

verb, as in cause to move at full gallop

gallop

verb, as in use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

verb, as in prolong the time allowed for payment of

also used for extend

inherit, enlarge, increase, lengthen

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What does extend mean?17

verb

1

stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point“Service runs all the way to Cranbury”

2

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance“stretch the soup by adding some more cream”

3

thrust or extend out“He held out his hand”

4

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer“We prolonged our stay”

5

continue or extend“The civil war carried into the neighboring province”

6

extend in scope or range or area“The law was extended to all citizens”

7

span an interval of distance, space or time“The war extended over five years”

8

expand the influence of“The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent”

9

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length“Unfold the newspaper”

10

open or straighten out; unbend“Can we extend the legs of this dining table?”

11

make available; provide“extend a loan”

12

reach outward in space“The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk”

13

offer verbally“extend my greetings”

14

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body“Stretch your legs!”

15

cause to move at full gallop“Did you gallop the horse just now?”

16

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity“He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro”

17

prolong the time allowed for payment of“extend the loan”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with extend?28

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Extend in a sentence

  • If you want to extend your life, stop smoking.Nuel
  • From our family to yours, we extend our best wishes.menaud
  • From our family to yours, we extend our warmest wishes.menaud
  • If you do not smoke, you can extend your life.hoffmania
  • The bank refused to extend credit to me.AlanF_US
  • The firm has recently diversified its products so as to extend its market.unknown
  • I would like to extend our best wishes on your marriage.unknown
  • Can you extend my stay until three o'clock?unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of extend

as a verb

past tense
extended
present participle
extending
third-person singular
extends
past participle
extended