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    Extendía (en. Extended)

    /eks.tenˈðia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Prolong or make something larger in dimension, time, or quantity.
    The runner extended further than we expected.
    El corredor se extendía más de lo que esperábamos.
    Give or apply more space to something.
    The director extended the deadline for the project.
    La directora extendía el plazo de entrega del proyecto.
    Distribute or spread something beyond a limit.
    Activism was spreading throughout the region.
    El activismo se extendía por toda la región.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extendere', which means 'to stretch out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extend a hand
    Offer help or support.
    extender la mano
    extend an invitation
    Invite someone to an event or meeting.
    extender una invitación
    extend a document
    Prepare or draw up an official document.
    extender un documento

    Related Words

    extension
    Action of extending or the state of being extended.
    extensión
    extensible
    That can be extended.
    extensible
    extensive
    That spreads widely in area, time, or consideration.
    extensivo

    Slang Meanings

    Extend an uncomfortable situation.
    I don't want to extend the conversation if there's nothing left to say.
    No quiero extender la charla si ya no hay nada que decir.
    Lengthen an event more than necessary.
    The boss always extends meetings for no reason.
    El jefe siempre extiende las reuniones sin razón.