Meaning & Definition of word "Extend"

Extend

/ɪkˈstɛnd/

1. To make longer in time, duration, or space.
- Example: She decided to extend her vacation by a few days.
2. To offer or provide something.
- Example: They extended an invitation to the wedding to all their friends.
3. To increase in scope or range.
- Example: The school plans to extend its programs to include more extracurricular activities.
4. To stretch out toward a point or area.
- Example: He extended his arm to reach for the book on the top shelf.
5. To prolong or intensify an action.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to prolong an event or situation

● Example Sentence: We decided to extend the party until midnight.

Meaning: to increase the duration of a break or rest

● Example Sentence: Can we extend lunch to an hour?