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Definitions of extend from WordNet
extend (v.)
extend in scope or range or area;
The law was extended to all citizens
extend (v.)
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
extend (v.)
span an interval of distance, space or time;
The war extended over five years
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
extend (v.)
thrust or extend out;
extend a hand
extend (v.)
reach outward in space;
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
Synonyms: poke out / reach out
extend (v.)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body;
Synonyms: stretch
extend (v.)
expand the influence of;
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
Synonyms: expand
extend (v.)
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;
She extended her visit by another day
extend (v.)
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;
extend the TV antenna
extend (v.)
cause to move at full gallop;
Synonyms: gallop
extend (v.)
open or straighten out; unbend;
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
extend (v.)
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity;
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Synonyms: strain
extend (v.)
prolong the time allowed for payment of;
extend the loan
extend (v.)
continue or extend;
The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
Synonyms: carry
extend (v.)
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance;
extend the casserole with a little rice
Synonyms: stretch
Dictionary entries near extend
extant
extemporaneous
extemporary
extempore
extemporize
extend
extended
extender
extensible
extension
extensive
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