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verb(ex-tend)extend in scope or range or area
Examples:
The law was extended to all citizens.
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verb(ex-tend)expand the influence of
Synonyms: expand,
Examples:
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent.
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verb(ex-tend)span an interval of distance, space or time
Examples:
The war extended over five years.
My land extends over the hills on the horizon.
My land extends over the hills on the horizon.
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verb(ex-tend)extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Examples:
Extend the TV antenna.
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verb(ex-tend)increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Synonyms: stretch,
Examples:
Extend the casserole with a little rice.
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verb(ex-tend)thrust or extend out
Synonyms: exsert, hold out, put out, stretch forth, stretch out,
Examples:
Extend a hand.
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verb(ex-tend)continue or extend
Synonyms: carry,
Examples:
The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces.
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verb(ex-tend)reach outward in space
Synonyms: poke out, reach out,
Examples:
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk.
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verb(ex-tend)use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Synonyms: strain,
Examples:
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro.
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verb(ex-tend)stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Examples:
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life.
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets.
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets.
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verb(ex-tend)lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Examples:
She extended her visit by another day.
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verb(ex-tend)open or straighten out; unbend
Examples:
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?.
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verb(ex-tend)prolong the time allowed for payment of
Examples:
Extend the loan.