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Extend (Verb)

Meaning 1

Prolong the time allowed for payment of; "extend the loan".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The bank agreed to extend the loan repayment period for an additional six months to help customers facing financial difficulties.
  • The store extended the deadline for their seasonal sale to allow shoppers more time to take advantage of the discounts.
  • The government extended the tax filing period due to unexpected delays from recent changes in the system.
  • To accommodate increased demand, the IT company extended their subscription service promotion to new customers for the remainder of the quarter.
  • After reviewing the borrower's financial records, the creditor decided to extend the payment period for the overdue amount by 90 days.

Hypernyms

  • Protract
  • Draw Out
  • Extend

Related Words

  • Extendible (adjective)

Meaning 2

Thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • She extended her hand, expecting a handshake from the stranger.
  • He extended his arm out the window as he sped down the highway.
  • She extended her finger to point out the bird in the tree.
  • The fire dancer extended her staff, spinning the flaming end around her body.
  • She carefully extended her leg, pointing her toes and balancing on one foot.

Synonyms

  • Exsert
  • Put Out
  • Stretch Forth
  • Stretch Out
  • Hold Out

Hypernyms

  • Motion
  • Gesticulate
  • Gesture

Hyponyms

  • Hyperextend

Related Words

  • Extensible (adjective)
  • Extendible (adjective)
  • Extensor (noun)

Meaning 3

Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • Stretch your arms above your head to loosen your shoulders.
  • Now extend your left leg straight out in front of you and hold for 10 seconds.
  • One way to alleviate back pain is to extend your entire body and arch your spine backwards.
  • In the yoga pose, extend your right arm upwards and balance on one leg.
  • She learned to extend her body in various ways using her flexibility training exercises.

Synonyms

  • Stretch

Hypernyms

  • Tense
  • Tense Up

Hyponyms

  • Crane
  • Spread-eagle

Related Words

  • Extension (noun)
  • Extensor (noun)

Meaning 4

Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • You can extend the expensive chocolate cake by adding some regular flour to it and making it more filling.
  • To stretch the expensive strawberry jam, they decided to extend it with some sugar and water.
  • Restaurants often extend their expensive sauces by adding some starchy fillers to dilute them.
  • She learned how to extend the expensive shrimp salad by adding some rice to it.
  • This budget-conscious chef found ways to extend the restaurant's expensive soups with vegetables and low-cost grains.

Synonyms

  • Stretch

Meaning 5

Offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • Please extend my warmest congratulations to the newlyweds.
  • I'd like to extend my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience.
  • On behalf of our company, I extend my deepest condolences to the family.
  • The company's owner would like to extend a personal invitation to the event.
  • We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the charity.

Synonyms

  • Offer

Hypernyms

  • Give

Meaning 6

Continue or extend; "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"; "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The cold weather extended into the spring months, causing widespread damage to crops.
  • The company decided to extend its operations into the global market to increase revenue.
  • The ancient Roman Empire extended its territories across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
  • The art exhibition was such a huge success that it extended into a second week.
  • The new highway extended into the countryside, making it easier for residents to commute to the city.

Synonyms

  • Carry

Hypernyms

  • Continue

Meaning 7

Make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • The company will extend a loan of up to $10,000 to its employees for education expenses.
  • We are able to extend payment terms to 12 months to help you afford your new home.
  • The bank is willing to extend a line of credit to support the startup's growth.
  • Our services extend a 24/7 technical support to ensure your systems run smoothly.
  • The university will extend financial assistance to students whose family income has been severely impacted by the pandemic.

Synonyms

  • Offer

Hypernyms

  • Render
  • Provide
  • Furnish

Meaning 8

Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don't strain your mind too much".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Examples

  • She really extended herself to finish the project on time, working non-stop for three days.
  • He extended every ounce of energy he had to complete the marathon.
  • The company extended its resources to meet the unexpected demand for their product.
  • Don't extend your body too much, or you might strain a muscle.
  • The team extended themselves to come up with creative solutions for the client's challenging problem.

Synonyms

  • Strain

Hypernyms

  • Use
  • Employ
  • Apply
  • Utilise

Hyponyms

  • Tax
  • Overstrain

Meaning 9

Span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"; "The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The lecture extended until midnight, forcing some of the audience to leave early.
  • The company's influence in the market extends across three continents, solidifying its global presence.
  • The vast empire extended from the frozen tundra in the north to the scorching deserts in the south.
  • Her property extends over 50 acres of rolling hills and woodland areas.
  • The newly constructed highway extends over 500 miles, connecting major cities in the country.

Synonyms

  • Continue
  • Cover

Hypernyms

  • Be

Hyponyms

  • Traverse
  • Sweep
  • Overspread
  • Cross
  • Overlap
  • Dot
  • Spread
  • Ridge
  • Stud

Related Words

  • Extent (noun)

Meaning 10

Expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The company extended its operations to cater to the growing demand in the Asian market.
  • Her leadership skills helped extend the charity's influence beyond national borders.
  • The team successfully extended their services to underprivileged communities worldwide.
  • The city extended its borders as more people moved from rural areas to urban centers.
  • The tech giant extended its presence into several emerging markets across the globe.

Synonyms

  • Expand

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Meaning 11

Open or straighten out; unbend; "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The adjustable table can extend up to six feet in length to accommodate a large gathering.
  • If you need more legroom, you can extend the footrest of your office chair.
  • Can we extend the legs of this dining table to make it more suitable for adults.
  • To reduce cramping, extend your arms above your head and gently stretch your shoulders.
  • The outdoor canopy can extend and retract as needed, providing optimal shade for outdoor events.

Hypernyms

  • Straighten Out

Related Words

  • Extensible (adjective)
  • Extendible (adjective)

Meaning 12

Reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The large roof of the sports stadium extends to provide shelter for the spectators.
  • The branches of the old tree extend far beyond the edges of the property.
  • The metal arm of the crane extends high above the construction site.
  • The pier extends deep into the ocean, providing a spot for fishing.
  • The roots of the ancient tree extend far underground, anchoring it firmly.

Synonyms

  • Poke Out
  • Reach Out

Related Words

  • Extensible (adjective)
  • Extendible (adjective)

Meaning 13

Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The company will extend the lease on the property for at least three more years.
  • Her family extended their vacation to visit another island, making it a month-long trip.
  • The lecture was extended by an hour to allow for more questions from the audience.
  • We can extend the trial period for the software by a few more days if needed.
  • The band extended the concert by doing an extra encore performance at the request of the crowd.

Synonyms

  • Protract
  • Draw Out
  • Prolong

Hypernyms

  • Lengthen

Hyponyms

  • Spin
  • Temporise
  • Temporize
  • Spin Out
  • Extend

Related Words

  • Extendible (adjective)

Meaning 14

Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The clothesline was too short to dry all the laundry, so she decided to extend it.
  • Please stretch out the carpet to dry completely after cleaning.
  • To improve the signal, extend the TV antenna outside the window.
  • Unfold the table to its maximum size to accommodate all the guests.
  • You have to extend the ladder fully to reach the top shelf.

Synonyms

  • Stretch
  • Unfold
  • Stretch Out

Hypernyms

  • Deform
  • Change Shape
  • Change Form

Related Words

  • Extensible (adjective)

Meaning 15

Cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The jockey had to extend the thoroughbred around the final turn to maintain position.
  • Training involves teaching the horse to extend its gait on command.
  • The rider asked for more speed, and the horse began to extend, leaving others behind.
  • Experienced jockeys can extend their horses without using the whip.
  • The exercise calls for riders to extend their horses for two miles before reaching the finish.

Synonyms

  • Gallop

Hypernyms

  • Ride

Meaning 16

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"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The pipeline extends across the entire mountain range.
  • Her gaze extends far beyond the horizon as she dreams of the future.
  • The amusement park extends over 300 acres of land.
  • The new highway extends the city's reach and accessibility.
  • Her expertise in engineering extends far beyond what her degree suggests.

Synonyms

  • Pass
  • Run
  • Go
  • Lead

Hypernyms

  • Be

Hyponyms

  • Radiate
  • Ray
  • Come
  • Underrun
  • Go Far
  • Go Deep

Related Words

  • Extend To (verb)
  • Extent (noun)

Meaning 17

Extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The company plans to extend its services to cover the entire country by the end of the year.
  • The city council will extend the bike lane to reach the nearby suburbs.
  • They decided to extend their shop to include more retail space for new products.
  • The airport plans to extend the main terminal to accommodate more passengers.
  • The government aims to extend financial assistance to all families in need.

Synonyms

  • Broaden
  • Widen

Hypernyms

  • Increase

Hyponyms

  • Territorialize
  • Globalise
  • Globalize
  • Territorialise
  • Stretch
  • Broaden

Related Words

  • Extension (noun)
  • Extent (noun)
  • Extensive (adjective)
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