extend

//ɪkˈstɛnd//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

extendInfinitive
extendPresent tense
extendedPast tense
extendedPast participle
extendingPresent participle
extendsThird-person singular
1

to make something longer or larger in space or time

They decided to extend the deadline by two weeks.

2

to stretch out a part of the body, especially an arm or leg

She extended her arm to reach the book on the top shelf.

3

to offer or give something to someone

She extended her hand in friendship.

4

to continue for a particular distance or over a particular area

The forest extends for miles along the coast.

5

to include or affect more things, people, or areas

The company plans to extend its services to rural areas.

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