Looking for the meaning of the word EXTEND in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EXTEND with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Extend
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin extendere ‘stretch out’, from ex- ‘out’ + tendere ‘stretch’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪkˈstɛnd
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛkˈstɛnd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause to cover a wider area; make larger
Short Definition:make larger
Examples:- the car park has been extended
Definition:
hold (something) out towards someone
Short Definition:hold something out
Examples:- I nod and extend my hand
Definition:
cause (someone or something) to exert the utmost effort
Short Definition:cause someone or something to exert utmost effort
Examples:- horses have the strength of character to extend themselves to their utmost limit
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