extend
Translation
to lengthen, to expand, to offer, to stretch out
Examples
We need to extend the deadline.
We need to extend the deadline.
The garden extends to the river.
The garden extends to the river.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome.
He extended his hand to her.
He extended his hand to her.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) longer or larger We need to extend the deadline.
((to/across/over sth.)) to cover a particular area The garden extends to the river.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to offer or give (sth.) to (sb.) I'd like to extend a warm welcome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lengthen, prolong, expand; Antonyms: shorten, contract
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'tendere' (to stretch). Literally 'to stretch out'.
Memory Tips
Think of extending a measuring tape to make it longer. This applies to time, space, and even offers.