What does extend mean in English? Meaning of extend definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "extend": extend in scope or range or area
Verb
Meaning: extend in scope or range or areaExample: The law was extended to all citizens
widen the range of applications
broaden your horizon
Extend your backyardSynonyms: broaden
extend
widenHyponyms: broaden
globalise
globalize
stretch
territorialise
territorializeHypernyms: increaseMeaning of "extend": stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Verb
Meaning: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain pointExample: 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 assetsSynonyms: extend
go
lead
pass
runHyponyms: come
go deep
go far
radiate
rayHypernyms: beAlso see: extend to
line
reach
run along
touchMeaning of "extend": span an interval of distance, space or time
Verb
Meaning: span an interval of distance, space or timeExample: 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 milesSynonyms: continue
cover
extendHyponyms: constellate
cross
dot
overlap
overspread
ridge
span
spread
stud
sweep
traverseHypernyms: beMeaning of "extend": make available; provide
Verb
Meaning: make available; provideExample: extend a loan
The bank offers a good deal on new mortgagesSynonyms: extend
offerHypernyms: furnish
provide
render
supplyMeaning of "extend": thrust or extend out
Verb
Meaning: thrust or extend outExample: He held out his hand
point a finger
extend a hand
the bee exserted its stingSynonyms: exsert
extend
hold out
put out
stretch forth
stretch outHyponyms: hyperextendHypernyms: gesticulate
gesture
motionMeaning of "extend": reach outward in space
Verb
Meaning: reach outward in spaceExample: The awning extends several feet over the sidewalkSynonyms: extend
poke out
reach outHypernyms: beMeaning of "extend": offer verbally
Verb
Meaning: offer verballyExample: extend my greetings
He offered his sympathySynonyms: extend
offerHypernyms: give
payMeaning of "extend": extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Verb
Meaning: extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire bodyExample: Stretch your legs!
Extend your right arm above your headSynonyms: extend
stretchHyponyms: crane
spread-eagle
stretch outHypernyms: strain
tense
tense upMeaning of "extend": expand the influence of
Verb
Meaning: expand the influence ofExample: The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continentSynonyms: expand
extendHypernyms: alter
change
modifyMeaning of "extend": lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Verb
Meaning: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longerExample: We prolonged our stay
She extended her visit by another day
The meeting was drawn out until midnightSynonyms: draw out
extend
prolong
protractHyponyms: extend
spin
spin out
temporise
temporizeHypernyms: lengthenMeaning of "extend": extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Verb
Meaning: extend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthExample: Unfold the newspaper
stretch out that piece of cloth
extend the TV antennaSynonyms: extend
stretch
stretch out
unfoldHypernyms: change form
change shape
deformMeaning of "extend": cause to move at full gallop
Verb
Meaning: cause to move at full gallopExample: Did you gallop the horse just now?Synonyms: extend
gallopHypernyms: ride
sitMeaning of "extend": open or straighten out; unbend
Verb
Meaning: open or straighten out; unbendExample: Can we extend the legs of this dining table?Synonyms: extendHypernyms: straighten
straighten outMeaning of "extend": use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Verb
Meaning: use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacityExample: He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Don't strain your mind too muchSynonyms: extend
strainHyponyms: overextend
overstrain
task
taxHypernyms: apply
employ
use
utilise
utilizeMeaning of "extend": prolong the time allowed for payment of
Verb
Meaning: prolong the time allowed for payment ofExample: extend the loanSynonyms: extendHypernyms: draw out
extend
prolong
protractMeaning of "extend": continue or extend
Verb
Meaning: continue or extendExample: The civil war carried into the neighboring province
The disease extended into the remote mountain provincesSynonyms: carry
extendHypernyms: continueMeaning of "extend": increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Verb
Meaning: increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substanceExample: stretch the soup by adding some more cream
extend the casserole with a little riceSynonyms: extend
stretchHypernyms: increaseSynonyms:
prolong, last, widen, stretch, boost, broaden, develop, lengthen, enlarge, increase, spread, continue, take, go on, enhance, open, expand, supplement, draw, augment, magnify, dilate, mantle, unfurl, unroll, stall, pad, unfold, elongate, multiply, protract, heighten, aggrandize, amplify, add to, beef up, carry on, drag out, draw out, prolongate, crane, fan out, let out, run on, spin out, spread out, string out, drag one's feet, advance, give, grant, allocate, present, accord, pose, impart, yield, submit, confer, bestow, award, proffer, tender, donate, allot, hold out, reach out, bring forward, place at disposal, put forth, put forward, stretch out,
Antonyms:
shorten, narrow, restrict, compress, hinder, decrease, lessen, cease, discontinue, abridge, hide, degrade, constrict, curtail, condense, cut, take back, abbreviate, halt, end, stop, diminish, lower, reduce, shrink, lose, close, finish, contract, hold, keep, maintain, refrain, withhold, deny, disallow, disapprove, refuse, conceal, hide, dissuade, abridge, condense, curtail, cut, decrease, lessen, shorten, take back, keep, take, oppose, contract, lower, shrink, hold, maintain,
