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单词 extend
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extend

UK /ɪkˈstend/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyextend
he/she/itextends
present participleextending
past tenseextended
past participleextended


  1. 1
    intransitive to continue for a particular distance or in a particular direction
    extend from/into/over/beyond/for etc:

    The beach extends beyond the horizon.

    An industrial zone extends along the river.

    an area extending from the Baltic coast to the Alps

    Synonyms and related words

    What roads, paths and areas of land do
    1. 1a
      formalto continue for a particular period of time
      extend over/beyond etc:

      This licence does not extend beyond the end of May.

      a festival that extends over a period of weeks

      Synonyms and related words

      To continue for a particular amount of time
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive to increase the size of a building or area, especially by adding extra parts onto it

    We’re going to extend the first floor.

    a plan to extend the cemetery

    Synonyms and related words

    To build something, or to be built
    1. 2a
      transitive to make something include more things, areas, or subjects

      The company has recently extended its range of products.

      The course has been extended to include the history of art.

      Synonyms and related words

      To increase, or to increase something
    2. 2b
      transitive to increase the power of something
      extend influence/control:

      an attempt to extend their influence in world affairs

      Synonyms and related words

      To increase, or to increase something
    3. 2c
      transitive to increase the time that something lasts

      I asked if I could extend my holiday.

      Your bank might agree to extend the period of the loan.

      extend a deadline (=give someone more time in which to do something):

      They have agreed to extend the deadline for completion of the building work.

      Synonyms and related words

      To make something continue or last longer
  3. 3
    transitive to increase the length of something

    You can extend the table by pulling out the middle section.

    Synonyms and related words

    To change the length of something
    1. 3a
      transitive to stretch out your arms or legs so that they are straight

      He stood there, his arms extended towards the horrified villagers.

      Synonyms and related words

      To move your limbs and appendages
    2. 3b
      intransitive to become longer

      Does this ladder extend?

      Synonyms and related words

      To change the length of something
  4. 4
    transitive formalto offer something such as a welcome, thanks, or sympathy to someone
    extend something to someone:

    May I extend my congratulations to the winners?

    We extend our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

    Synonyms and related words

    To show or express emotions
  5. 5
    transitive formalto agree to lend someone money or to give them credit
    extend something to someone:

    banks that extend loans to small businesses

    Suppliers do not always extend credit to new customers.

    Synonyms and related words

    To spend or to pay money
  6. 6
    intransitive to affect or include someone or something
    extend to:

    This law extends to children under the age of 14 only.

    Synonyms and related words

    To include something or someone

phrases

extend your hand
extend the hand of friendship to someone
extend your lead

extend

US /ɪkˈstend/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyextend
he/she/itextends
present participleextending
past tenseextended
past participleextended


  1. 1
    intransitive to continue for a particular distance or in a particular direction
    extend from/into/over/beyond/for etc.:

    The beach extends beyond the horizon.

    An industrial zone extends along the river.

    an area extending from the Baltic coast to the Alps

    Synonyms and related words

    What roads, paths and areas of land do
    1. 1a
      formalto continue for a particular period of time
      extend over/beyond etc.:

      This license does not extend beyond the end of May.

      a festival that extends over a period of weeks

      Synonyms and related words

      To continue for a particular amount of time
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive to increase the size of a building or area, especially by adding extra parts onto it

    We’re going to extend the ground floor.

    a plan to extend the cemetery

    Synonyms and related words

    To build something, or to be built
    1. 2a
      transitive to make something include more things, areas, or subjects

      The company has recently extended its range of products.

      The course has been extended to include the history of art.

      Synonyms and related words

      To increase, or to increase something
    2. 2b
      transitive to increase the power of something
      extend influence/control:

      an attempt to extend their influence in world affairs

      Synonyms and related words

      To increase, or to increase something
    3. 2c
      transitive to increase the time that something lasts

      I asked if I could extend my vacation.

      Your bank might agree to extend the period of the loan.

      extend a deadline (=give someone more time in which to do something):

      They have agreed to extend the deadline for the completion of the construction work.

      Synonyms and related words

      To make something continue or last longer
  3. 3
    transitive formalto offer something such as a welcome, thanks, or sympathy to someone

    We extend our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

    extend something to someone:

    Let’s all extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

    Synonyms and related words

    To show or express emotions
  4. 4
    transitive to increase the length of something

    You can extend the table by pulling out the middle section.

    Synonyms and related words

    To change the length of something
    1. 4a
      transitive to stretch out your arms or legs so that they are straight

      He stood there, his arms extended toward the horrified onlookers.

      Synonyms and related words

      To move your limbs and appendages
    2. 4b
      intransitive to become longer

      Does this ladder extend?

      Synonyms and related words

      To change the length of something
  5. 5
    transitive to agree to lend someone money or to give them credit
    extend something to someone:

    banks that extend loans to small businesses

    Suppliers do not always extend credit to new customers.

    Synonyms and related words

    To spend or to pay money
  6. 6
    intransitive to affect or include someone or something
    extend to:

    This law extends to children under the age of 14 only.

    Synonyms and related words

    To include something or someone

phrases

extend your hand
extend the hand of friendship to someone
extend your lead
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