extend

Meanings

• Verb

  To make larger in size, span, or duration; extend beyond the limit.

  - "He extended his hand to greet the guest."
  - "The deadline for submission has been extended."
  - "The bridge was extended to reach the other side."

• Verb

  To continue or prolong an action, activity, or experience.

  - "The party was extended until midnight."
  - "The students were asked to extend their silence during the test."
  - "Can you extend your stay for a few more days?"

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Synonyms

enlarge , expand , increase , inherit , lengthen , stretch , widen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extend
bend , lend , send , tend

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Variants

List of all variants of extend that leads to same result
extend , extendabilities , extendability , extendable , extended , extendible , extending , extends , extend oneself

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Etymology

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From Old French 'estendre', from 'tenir' to hold + 'est' out.

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Trivia

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1. The longest known word in the English language, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which means 'a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica particles'. To extend this word, you would have to inhale it.

2. The term 'extendable' is often used to describe objects that can be made larger, such as a briefcase or a table.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extension: The act or result of extending something.

2. Extrapolation: The process of extending or projecting known data or knowledge into unfamiliar areas.

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Culture

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In literature, extend is used metaphorically to describe the expansion of ideas, emotions, or experiences. In music, it can be used to describe the extension of a chord or harmony.

How to Memorize "extend"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of reaching out and expanding something, such as a hand or a bridge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extend' with the idea of expansion or growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'extend' as 'Expand and Endure'.

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