Definition (verb) extend in scope or range or area
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The law was extended to all citizens
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widen the range of applications
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broaden your horizon
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Extend your backyard
Definition (verb) stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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Service runs all the way to Cranbury
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His knowledge doesn't go very far
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My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
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The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Definition (verb) span an interval of distance, space or time
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The war extended over five years
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The period covered the turn of the century
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My land extends over the hills on the horizon
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This farm covers some 200 acres
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The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
Definition (verb) make available; provide
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extend a loan
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The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages
Definition (verb) thrust or extend out
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He held out his hand
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point a finger
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extend a hand
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the bee exserted its sting
Definition (verb) reach outward in space
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The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
Definition (verb) offer verbally
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extend my greetings
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He offered his sympathy
Definition (verb) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
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Stretch your legs!
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Extend your right arm above your head
Definition (verb) expand the influence of
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The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
Definition (verb) lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
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We prolonged our stay
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She extended her visit by another day
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The meeting was drawn out until midnight
Definition (verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
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Unfold the newspaper
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stretch out that piece of cloth
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extend the TV antenna
Definition (verb) cause to move at full gallop
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Did you gallop the horse just now?
Definition (verb) open or straighten out; unbend
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Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
Definition (verb) use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
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He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
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Don't strain your mind too much
Definition (verb) prolong the time allowed for payment of
Definition (verb) continue or extend
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The civil war carried into the neighboring province
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The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
Definition (verb) increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
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stretch the soup by adding some more cream
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extend the casserole with a little rice