Extend

/ɪkˈstɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make longer in time, duration, or space.

She decided to extend her vacation by a few days.

To offer or provide something.

They extended an invitation to the wedding to all their friends.

To increase in scope or range.

The school plans to extend its programs to include more extracurricular activities.

To stretch out toward a point or area.

He extended his arm to reach for the book on the top shelf.

To prolong or intensify an action.

The manager decided to extend the deadline for the project submission.

Middle English, from Old French 'estendre' or directly from Latin 'extendere' (to stretch out)

extend an olive branch

to make a gesture of peace or reconciliation

extend a hand

to offer assistance

extend beyond

to reach further than or go beyond certain limits

extension

the act of extending or the state of being extended

extensible

able to be extended

extensive

covering a large area; having a wide scope

to prolong an event or situation

We decided to extend the party until midnight.

to increase the duration of a break or rest

Can we extend lunch to an hour?