extend — to make something longer, larger, or more comprehensive
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something longer, larger, or more comprehensive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstend/
Korean meaning: 연장하다, 확장하다
Korean pronunciation: 익-스텐드 (강세: 스텐드)
Example Sentences
- My mom extended my curfew from 9 PM to 10 PM after I promised to do the dishes for a month.
- The cat extended its claws when it saw the vacuum cleaner approaching.
- We need to extend our gratitude to everyone who helped during the crisis.
extend
VERB//ɪkˈstend//
to make something longer, larger, or more comprehensive
Extending the deck to make it longer
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Extend the walls to defend what we depend on!
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Origin
From Latin 'extendere', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'tendere' (to stretch or spread). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'extendre'.
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“My mom extended my curfew from 9 PM to 10 PM after I promised to do the dishes for a month.”
“The cat extended its claws when it saw the vacuum cleaner approaching.”
“We need to extend our gratitude to everyone who helped during the crisis.”
“The meeting was extended for another hour because nobody could agree on the lunch menu.”
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