Extend — synonyms, definition

1. extend (Noun)

bend camber curve hunch round stretch

2. extend (Verb)

add to advance aggrandise aggrandize amplify approach arch arrive attenuate augment bend bloat boost bring forward broaden camber carry carry over come to come up to • • •

extend (Verb) — Increase in scope, range or area. ex. "The law was extended to all citizens" ex. "Extend your backyard"

extend (Verb) — Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. ex. "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life" ex. "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"

extend (Verb) — Span an interval of distance, space or time. ex. "The war extended over five years" ex. "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"

extend (Verb) — Make available; provide. ex. "extend a loan"

extend (Verb) — Thrust or extend out. ex. "extend a hand"

extend (Verb) — Reach outward in space. ex. "The awning extends several feet over the pavement"

extend (Verb) — Offer verbally. ex. "extend my greetings"

extend (Verb) — Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body. ex. "Extend your right arm above your head"

extend (Verb) — Extend the influence of. ex. "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

extend (Verb) — Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer. ex. "She extended her visit by another day"

extend (Verb) — Make longer or of full length; remove folds by pulling. ex. "extend the TV antenna"

extend (Verb) — (riding) cause to move at full gallop. ex. "Did you extend the horse just now?"

extend (Verb) — Open or straighten out; unbend. ex. "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"

extend (Verb) — Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity. ex. "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"

extend (Verb) — Prolong the time allowed for payment of. ex. "extend the loan"

extend (Verb) — Continue in location. ex. "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces"

extend (Verb) — Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance. ex. "extend the casserole with a little rice"

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