extend

[ɪkˈstɛnd]

extend Definition

• 1. to make something longer or larger
• 2. to offer or make available
• 3. to cause something to last longer

Using extend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We need to extend the deadline for this project.

• Example

  The company plans to extend its product line.

• Example

  Can you extend your stay in London?

• Example

  The bridge extends across the river.

• Example

  I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped me.

extend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extend

• lengthen
• prolong
• stretch
• expand
• broaden

Antonyms for extend

• shorten
• reduce
• contract

Idioms Using extend

• extend the olive branch

  to make an offer of peace or reconciliation

  Example

  After their argument, he decided to extend the olive branch and apologize.

• extend a hand

  to offer help or support

  Example

  In times of need, it's important to extend a hand to those who are struggling.

• extend oneself

  to exert oneself beyond normal limits

  Example

  She extended herself to complete the project on time.

Phrases with extend

• extend an invitation

  to invite someone formally

  Example

  I would like to extend an invitation to our annual gala.

• extend one's condolences

  to express sympathy to someone who has experienced a loss

  Example

  I want to extend my condolences to you and your family.

• extend credit

  to allow someone to borrow money or purchase something on credit

  Example

  The bank refused to extend credit to him because of his poor credit history.

Origins of extend

from Latin 'extendere', meaning 'to stretch out'

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Summary: extend in Brief

To 'extend' [ɪkˈstɛnd] means to make something longer or larger, to offer or make available, or to cause something to last longer. It can refer to physical objects, such as 'The bridge extends across the river,' or abstract concepts, such as 'We need to extend the deadline for this project.' 'Extend' is also used in phrases like 'extend an invitation' and idioms like 'extend the olive branch,' which means to make an offer of peace or reconciliation.