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
verb, as in thrust or extend out
verb, as in lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
verb, as in continue or extend
verb, as in make available; provide
verb, as in reach outward in space
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
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
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What does extend mean?17
verb
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”
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance“stretch the soup by adding some more cream”
thrust or extend out“He held out his hand”
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer“We prolonged our stay”
continue or extend“The civil war carried into the neighboring province”
extend in scope or range or area“The law was extended to all citizens”
span an interval of distance, space or time“The war extended over five years”
expand the influence of“The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent”
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length“Unfold the newspaper”
open or straighten out; unbend“Can we extend the legs of this dining table?”
make available; provide“extend a loan”
reach outward in space“The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk”
offer verbally“extend my greetings”
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body“Stretch your legs!”
cause to move at full gallop“Did you gallop the horse just now?”
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity“He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro”
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
three syllables
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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
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Forms of extend
as a verb
- past tense
- extended
- present participle
- extending
- third-person singular
- extends
- past participle
- extended