extend
extend /ɪkˈstɛnd/
verb
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(
)
Extend in scope or range or area
(
widen
, broaden
, extend
)
extend in scope or range or area
The law was extended to all citizens
The law was extended to all citizens
Widen the range of applications
widen the range of applications
Broaden your horizon
broaden your horizon
Extend your backyard
Extend your backyard
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()
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
(
pass
, go
, lead
, extend
, run
)
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
Service runs all the way to Cranbury
His knowledge doesn't go very far
His knowledge doesn't go very far
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
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()
Span an interval of distance, space or time
(
continue
, extend
, cover
)
span an interval of distance, space or time
The war extended over five years
The war extended over five years
The period covered the turn of the century
The period covered the turn of the century
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
This farm covers some 200 acres
This farm covers some 200 acres
The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
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()
Make available; provide
(
offer
, extend
)
make available; provide
Extend a loan
extend a loan
The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages
The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages
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()
Thrust or extend out
(
exsert
, put out
, stretch out
, extend
, hold out
, stretch forth
)
thrust or extend out
He held out his hand
He held out his hand
Point a finger
point a finger
Extend a hand
extend a hand
The bee exserted its sting
the bee exserted its sting
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()
Reach outward in space
(
poke out
, reach out
, extend
)
reach outward in space
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
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()
Offer verbally
(
extend
, offer
)
offer verbally
Extend my greetings
extend my greetings
He offered his sympathy
He offered his sympathy
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()
Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
(
extend
, stretch
)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Stretch your legs!
Stretch your legs!
Extend your right arm above your head
Extend your right arm above your head
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()
Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
(
protract
, draw out
, extend
, prolong
)
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
We prolonged our stay
We prolonged our stay
She extended her visit by another day
She extended her visit by another day
The meeting was drawn out until midnight
The meeting was drawn out until midnight
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()
Expand the influence of
(
expand
, extend
)
expand the influence of
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
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Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
(
extend
, stretch
)
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Stretch the soup by adding some more cream
stretch the soup by adding some more cream
Extend the casserole with a little rice
extend the casserole with a little rice
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Continue or extend
(
extend
, carry
)
continue or extend
The civil war carried into the neighboring province
The civil war carried into the neighboring province
The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
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Prolong the time allowed for payment of
(
extend
)
prolong the time allowed for payment of
Extend the loan
extend the loan
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Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
(
extend
, strain
)
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Don't strain your mind too much
Don't strain your mind too much
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Open or straighten out; unbend
(
extend
)
open or straighten out; unbend
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
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(riding) cause to move at full gallop
(
extend
, gallop
)
(riding) cause to move at full gallop
Did you gallop the horse just now?
Did you gallop the horse just now?
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Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
(
extend
, unfold
, stretch out
, stretch
)
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Unfold the newspaper
Unfold the newspaper
Stretch out that piece of cloth
stretch out that piece of cloth
Extend the TV antenna
extend the TV antenna
