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There are 17 meanings of the word
Extend.
Extend - as a verb
Extend in scope or range or area
Example: "The law was extended to all citizens"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broadenwidenHypernyms (Closely Related)
increaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Example: "Service runs all the way to cranbury"
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goleadpassrunHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Span an interval of distance, space or time
Example: "The war extended over five years"
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continuecoverHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thrust or extend out
Example: "He held out his hand"
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exserthold output outstretch forthstretch outHypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulategesturemotionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reach outward in space
Example: "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"
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poke outreach outExtend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Example: "Stretch your legs!"
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stretchHypernyms (Closely Related)
straintensetense upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expand the influence of
Example: "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"
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expandLengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Example: "We prolonged our stay"
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draw outprolongprotractHypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Example: "Unfold the newspaper"
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stretchstretch outunfoldCause to move at full gallop
Example: "Did you gallop the horse just now?"
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gallopOpen or straighten out; unbend
Example: "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Example: "He really extended himself when he climbed kilimanjaro"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strainHypernyms (Closely Related)
applyemployuseutiliseutilizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prolong the time allowed for payment of
Example: "Extend the loan"
Continue or extend
Example: "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carryIncrease in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Example: "Stretch the soup by adding some more cream"
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stretchExample Sentences
"She extended her hand to greet the new guest."
"We decided to extend our vacation by another week."
"The company plans to extend its services to international markets."
"He extended the invitation to his colleagues."
"The teacher extended the deadline for the project."
Word Game Points
Is EXTEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extend is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is EXTEND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extend is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTEND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is EXTEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extend is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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