HyperDic: extend

English > 17 senses of the word *extend*:
VERB	change	extend, widen, broaden	extend in scope or range or area
	stative	extend, run, go, pass, lead	stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
	stative	extend, cover, continue	span an interval / interval of distance, space or time
	possession	extend, offer	make available
	body	extend, exsert, stretch out, put out, hold out, stretch forth	thrust or extend out
	stative	extend, poke out, reach out	reach outward in space
	possession	extend, offer	offer verbally
	body	extend, stretch	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
	change	extend, expand	expand the influence of
	change	extend, prolong, protract, draw out	lengthen in time
	motion	extend, unfold, stretch, stretch out	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
	motion	extend, gallop	cause to move at full gallop
	contact	extend	open or straighten out
	consumption	extend, strain	use to the utmost
	change	extend	prolong the time allowed for payment of
	change	extend, carry	continue or extend
	change	extend, stretch	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

extend > pronunciation
Sounds	ihksteh'nd
Rhymes	amend ... wend: 48 rhymes with ehnd...

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 1, change
Meaning	Extend in scope or range or area.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples	"The law was extended to all citizens" "Extend your backyard"
Synonyms	widen, broaden
Narrower	broaden	make broader
	globalize, globalise	make world-wide / world-wide / world-wide in scope or application
	stretch	Extend the scope or meaning / meaning of
	territorialize, territorialise	Extend by adding territory
Broader	increase	make bigger or more
Similar to	extend, expand	Expand the influence of
Spanish	ampliar, ensanchar, extender
Catalan	ampliar, eixamplar, estendre
Adjectives	extensive	large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
Nouns	extension	act of expanding in scope
Nouns	extent	the point or degree to which something extends

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 2, stative
Meaning	stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points / points or beyond a certain point / point.
Pattern	Something is ----ing PP
Examples	"My memory extends back to my fourth year of life" "The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets"
Synonyms	run, go, pass, lead
Narrower	come	Extend or reach
	go far, go deep	Extend in importance or range
	radiate, ray	Extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
	underrun	Run or pass below
Broader	be	Occupy a certain position or area
See also	extend to	to extend as far as
Similar to	range, run	change or be different within limits
Spanish	acudir, ampliar, dirigir, extenderse, ir, liderar, pasar, prolongar
Catalan	acudir, ampliar, anar, dirigir, estendre's, liderar, passar, prolongar
Nouns	extent	the distance or area or volume over which something extends

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 3, stative
Meaning	span an interval / interval of distance, space or time.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Examples	"The war extended over five years" "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"
Synonyms	cover, continue
Narrower	cross, traverse, span, sweep	To cover or extend over an area or time period
	dot, stud, constellate	scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
	overlap	Extend over and cover a part of
	ridge	Extend in ridges
	spread, overspread	spread across or over
	sweep	Cover the entire range of
Broader	be	Occupy a certain position or area
Similar to	cover	hold within range of an aimed firearm
Spanish	ampliar, continuar, cubrir, extenderse, prolongar, seguir
Catalan	ampliar, cobrir, continuar, estendre's, prolongar, seguir
Nouns	extent	the distance or area or volume over which something extends

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 4, possession
Meaning	make available; provide.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Example	"extend a loan"
Synonym	offer
Broader	supply, provide, render, furnish	Give something useful or necessary to
Similar to	offer, extend	offer verbally
Spanish	brindar, extender, ofrecer
Catalan	brindar

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 5, body
Meaning	thrust or extend out.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"extend a hand"
Synonyms	exsert, stretch out, put out, hold out, stretch forth
Narrower	hyperextend	Extend a joint beyond its normal range
Broader	gesticulate, gesture, motion	show, express or direct through movement
Spanish	extender
Catalan	allargar, estendre
Adjectives	extendible	capable of being lengthened
Adjectives	extensible	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out
Nouns	extensor	a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 6, stative
Meaning	reach outward in space.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Example	"The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"
Synonyms	poke out, reach out
Broader	be	Occupy a certain position or area
Spanish	sobresalir
Adjectives	extendible	capable of being lengthened
Adjectives	extensible	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 7, possession
Meaning	offer verbally.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Example	"extend my greetings"
Synonym	offer
Broader	give, pay	convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
Similar to	extend, offer	make available
Spanish	conceder, entregar, extender, ofrecer, rendir
Catalan	concedir, donar, oferir-se, oferir, retre

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 8, body
Meaning	Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"Extend your right arm above your head"
Synonym	stretch
Narrower	crane, stretch out	stretch (the neck) so as to see better
Narrower	spread-eagle	stretch out completely
Broader	tense, strain, tense up	Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious
Spanish	desentumecer, distender, estirar
Catalan	desemperesir-se, desentumir, distendre, estirar-se, estirar
Nouns	extension	act of stretching or straightening out a flexed limb
Nouns	extensor	a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 9, change
Meaning	Expand the influence of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"
Synonym	expand
Broader	change, alter, modify	Cause to change
Similar to	widen, broaden, extend	Extend in scope or range or area

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 10, change
Meaning	lengthen in time; cause to be or last / last longer.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example	"She extended her visit by another day"
Synonyms	prolong, protract, draw out
Narrower	extend	prolong the time allowed for payment of
	spin, spin out	prolong or extend
	temporize, temporise	draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
Broader	lengthen	make longer
Similar to	carry, extend	Continue or extend
Spanish	alargar, extenderse, prolongar
Catalan	allargar, estendre's, prolongar
Adjectives	extendible	capable of being lengthened

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 11, motion
Meaning	Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length.
Pattern	Something ----s; Somebody ----s something
Example	"extend the TV antenna"
Synonyms	unfold, stretch, stretch out
Broader	change shape, change form, deform	assume a different shape or form
Similar to	extend	open or straighten out
Spanish	desdoblar, desenvolver, desplegar, distender, estirar, extender
Catalan	desdoblar, desembolicar, desplegar, distendre, estendre, estirar
Adjectives	extensible	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 12, motion
Meaning	Cause to move at full gallop.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonym	gallop
Category	riding, horseback riding	Travel by being carried on horseback
Category	riding, horseback riding, equitation	The sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
Broader	ride, sit	Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 13, contact
Meaning	open or straighten out; unbend.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"
Broader	straighten, straighten out	make straight
Similar to	unfold, stretch, stretch out, extend	Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Adjectives	extendible	capable of being lengthened
Adjectives	extensible	capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 14, consumption
Meaning	Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example	"He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"
Synonym	strain
Narrower	overstrain, overextend	strain excessively
Narrower	tax, task	Use to the limit
Broader	use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ	put into service
Spanish	gastarse
Catalan	gastar-se

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 15, change
Meaning	prolong the time allowed for payment of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"extend the loan"
Broader	prolong, protract, extend, draw out	lengthen in time
Similar to	carry, extend	Continue or extend
Adjectives	extendible	capable of being lengthened

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 16, change
Meaning	Continue or extend.
Pattern	Something is ----ing PP
Example	"The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces"
Synonym	carry
Broader	continue	Exist over a prolonged period of time
Similar to	extend	prolong the time allowed for payment of
Similar to	prolong, protract, extend, draw out	lengthen in time
Spanish	ampliar, prolongar
Catalan	ampliar, estendre's, prolongar

English > *extend*: 17 senses > verb 17, change
Meaning	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example	"extend the casserole with a little rice"
Synonym	stretch
Broader	increase	make bigger or more
Similar to	load, adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase	Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
Spanish	estirar
Catalan	estirar

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