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Definition extend in American English

extend verb

verb
/ɪkˈstend/
Example

The beach extends beyond the horizon.

Example

An industrial zone extends along the river.

Example

an area extending from the Baltic coast to the Alps

Synonyms and related words
ascend bend bifurcate
1.1

to continue for a particular period of time

Example

This license does not extend beyond the end of May.

Example

a festival that extends over a period of weeks

Synonyms and related words
last extend go back
2

to increase the size of a building or area, especially by adding extra parts onto it

Example

We're going to extend the ground floor.

Example

a plan to extend the cemetery

Synonyms and related words
build erect put together
2.1

to make something include more things, areas, or subjects

Example

The company has recently extended its range of products.

Example

The course has been extended to include the history of art.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
2.2

to increase the power of something

Example

an attempt to extend their influence in world affairs

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
2.3

to increase the time that something lasts

Example

I asked if I could extend my vacation.

Example

Your bank might agree to extend the period of the loan.

Example

They have agreed to extend the deadline for the completion of the construction work.

Synonyms and related words
prolong draw out perpetuate
3

to offer something such as a welcome, thanks, or sympathy to someone

Example

We extend our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Example

Let's all extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

Synonyms and related words
show display manifest
4

to increase the length of something

Example

You can extend the table by pulling out the middle section.

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lengthen stretch shorten
4.1

to stretch out your arms or legs so that they are straight

Example

He stood there, his arms extended toward the horrified onlookers.

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spread fold your arms/hands bend
4.2

to become longer

Example

Does this ladder extend?

Synonyms and related words
lengthen stretch shorten
5

to agree to lend someone money or to give them credit

Example

banks that extend loans to small businesses

Example

Suppliers do not always extend credit to new customers.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
6

to affect or include someone or something

Example

This law extends to children under the age of 14 only.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
Definition extend in American English