extend

Definitions of extend in various dictionaries:

verb - extend in scope or range or area

verb - stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope

verb - span an interval of distance, space or time

verb - make available

verb - thrust or extend out

verb - reach outward in space

verb - offer verb ally

verb - extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

verb - expand the influence of

verb - lengthen in time

verb - extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

verb - cause to move at full gallop

verb - open or straighten out

verb - use to the utmost

verb - prolong the time allowed for payment of

verb - continue or extend

verb - increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

To open or straighten (something) out; unbend: extended the legs of the folding table.

To stretch or spread (something) out to greater or fullest length: extended the radio antenna.

To exert (oneself) vigorously or to full capacity: Few mountain climbers have extended themselves as those two have.

To cause to move at full gallop.

To increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance: used rice or pasta to extend leftover casseroles.

To adulterate.

To enlarge the area, scope, or range of.

To expand the influence of.

To make more comprehensive or inclusive.

To offer: extend one’s greetings.

To make available; provide: extend credit to qualified purchasers.

To cause (something) to be or last longer: extended our visit by a day.

To prolong the time allowed for payment of: extend a loan for three more months.

Chiefly British.

To appraise or assess; value.

To be or become long, large, or comprehensive: influence that extended to other continents; table legs that extend by unscrewing.

verb - to stretch out to full length