Extended
ɪkˈstɛndɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cause something to become longer or to cover a larger area; to offer or present.
ɪkˈstɛnd
To make something longer or wider.
The teacher extended the deadline for the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're stretching out a rubber band. To 'extend' something is to make it longer, bigger, or last longer. Like when you extend a meeting to discuss more ideas.
👶 For kids: To make something longer or bigger, like stretching a rubber band.
More Examples
They extended the railway line to the new town.
The company extended an offer of employment to her.
How It's Used
"The company extended its marketing campaign to reach a wider audience."
"The software allows you to extend the functionality with plugins."
Made longer; enlarged; stretched out
ɪkˈstɛndɪd
To make something longer or wider.
The extended warranty provides coverage for an extra year.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're stretching out a rubber band. To 'extend' something is to make it longer, bigger, or last longer. Like when you extend a meeting to discuss more ideas.
👶 For kids: When something is made longer or wider, like stretching a rubber band.
More Examples
The extended family came for the holidays.
An extended version of the movie was released.
The artist created an extended series of paintings.
How It's Used
"The company extended its marketing campaign to reach a wider audience."
"The software allows you to extend the functionality with plugins."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
extend an olive branch
To offer a gesture of peace or reconciliation, especially after a conflict.
"After their argument, she extended an olive branch by apologizing."
extend credit
To allow someone to borrow money or make a purchase and pay later.
"The bank decided to extend credit to small businesses."
From Middle English *extenden*, from Old French *estendre* (French *étendre*), from Latin *extendere* (“to stretch out, extend”), from *ex-* (“out”) + *tendere* (“to stretch”).
The word "extend" has been used since the 14th century, initially referring to physical stretching, and later evolving to encompass ideas of increasing time or scope.
Memory tip
Think of extending your arm to shake hands – you’re making it longer and reaching out.
Word Origin
"to stretch out, extend"