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- pronunciation:
- ihk
stend
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
extends, extending, extended |
| definition 1: |
When you extend something, you make it longer in size, or longer or farther away in time.
We extended the ladder so that it would reach the top of the tree.The math teacher extended the due date for the assignment because many of the students had been sick that week.Terrance's dad extended his vacation so he could spend more time with his family.- synonyms:
- lengthen
- antonyms:
- abbreviate, reduce, shorten
- similar words:
- expand, increase, spread
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| definition 2: |
When you extend your hand, you stretch out your hand.
Casey extended his hand as high as he could, but the teacher still called on somebody else.
- synonyms:
- reach out
- similar words:
- offer, spread
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| definition 3: |
When you extend help to someone, you give them help.
Maurice joined an organization that extended help to the homeless community.- synonyms:
- offer
- similar words:
- present, propose, volunteer
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| related words: |
continue, drag, grow, lend, open, strain, stretch, unfold |
| derivations: |
extendible (extendable) (adj.), extender (n.) |
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