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1.
extend in scope or range or area
The law was extended to all citizens
Extend your backyard
2.
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
3.
span an interval of distance, space or time
The war extended over five years
My land extends over the hills on the horizon
4.
make available; provide
extend a loan
5.
thrust or extend out
extend a hand
6.
reach outward in space
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
7.
offer verbally
extend my greetings
8.
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Extend your right arm above your head
9.
expand the influence of
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
10.
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
She extended her visit by another day
11.
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
extend the TV antenna
12.
cause to move at full gallop
13.
open or straighten out; unbend
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
14.
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
15.
prolong the time allowed for payment of
extend the loan
16.
continue or extend
The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
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increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
extend the casserole with a little rice
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1. Extend / Past
extended
2. Extend / Third Person
extends
3. Extend / Present Participle
extending
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