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EXTEND definition: 1. to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer: 2. to make something last longer: 3…. Learn more.
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.
The meaning of EXTEND is to spread or stretch forth : unbend. How to use extend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extend.
If you extend something to other people or things, you make it include or affect more people or things. It might be possible to extend the technique to other crop plants. [ VERB noun + to ]
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point. “My memory extends back to my fourth year of life”. “The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets”. synonyms: go, lead, pass, run. range, run.
1. a. To cause (something) to be longer, wider, or cover more area: extended the subway line into the next town. b. To enlarge the scope or effect of: research that extended our knowledge of the universe. c. To cause (something) to last longer: extended our visit by a day. d.
Definition of extend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
EXTEND definition: 1. to make something bigger or longer: 2. to make an activity, agreement, etc last for a longer…. Learn more.
to place at full length, esp. horizontally, as the body or limbs. to increase the length or duration of; lengthen; prolong: to extend a visit. to stretch out in various or all directions; expand; spread out in area: A huge tent was extended over the field.
to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer: We have plans to extend our house (= to make it bigger). The government has produced a series of leaflets designed to extend (= increase) public awareness of the dangers of AIDS. We're planning to extend our publishing of children's books (= increase it).
