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/
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
The city decided to extend the subway line into the growing suburbs.
The company extended the project deadline after unexpected technical problems appeared. (EXTRA + LENGTH = EXTEND → making something longer or farther)
They extended their efforts to defend the community and eventually transcend the crisis together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extendere', composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'tendere' (to stretch or spread). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'extendre'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + tend (stretch/spread) + -ed (past tense) = extended; or ex- (out) + -tend (verb root meaning to stretch)
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📝Examples
“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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