Extend
vverb.changeextend in scope or range or areaSynset:broaden widen
Examples:- The law was extended to all citizens
- widen the range of applications
- broaden your horizon
- Extend your backyard
Derivationally Related Form:extentextensiveextension
Hypernyms:increase
Inherited Hypernyms:widenincreasechange
Direct Hyponyms:broadenglobaliseglobalizestretchterritorialiseterritorialize
Full Troponyms:broadenglobalizestretchterritorialize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.stativestretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain pointSynset:go lead pass run
Examples:- Service runs all the way to Cranbury
- His knowledge doesn't go very far
- My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
- The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Derivationally Related Form:extent
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:runbe
Direct Hyponyms:comego deepgo farradiaterayunderrun
Full Troponyms:comego farradiateunderrun
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.stativespan an interval of distance, space or timeSynset:continue cover
Examples:- The war extended over five years
- The period covered the turn of the century
- My land extends over the hills on the horizon
- This farm covers some 200 acres
- The Archipelago continues for another 500 miles
Derivationally Related Form:extent
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:coverbe
Direct Hyponyms:constellatecrossdotoverlapoverspreadridgespanspreadstudsweeptraverse
Full Troponyms:crossdotenfiladeimbricateoverlaprakeridgespreadsweeptransgress
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.possessionmake available; provideSynset:offer
Examples:- extend a loan
- The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages
Derivationally Related Form:offer
Hypernyms:furnish provide render supply
Inherited Hypernyms:extendsupplygivetransfer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something to somebody | Somebody ---s somebody something (apply to: offer)
vverb.bodythrust or extend outSynset:exsert hold out put out stretch forth stretch out
Examples:- He held out his hand
- point a finger
- extend a hand
- the bee exserted its sting
Derivationally Related Form:extendibleextensibleextensor
Hypernyms:gesticulate gesture motion
Inherited Hypernyms:exsertgesticulatecommunicateinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:hyperextend
Full Troponyms:hyperextend
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.stativereach outward in spaceSynset:poke out reach out
Examples:- The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
Derivationally Related Form:extendibleextensible
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:extendbe
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP
vverb.possessionoffer verballySynset:offer
Examples:- extend my greetings
- He offered his sympathy
Derivationally Related Form:offeroffering
Hypernyms:give pay
Inherited Hypernyms:offergivecommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something to somebody | Somebody ---s somebody something (apply to: offer)
vverb.bodyextend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire bodySynset:stretch
Examples:- Stretch your legs!
- Extend your right arm above your head
Derivationally Related Form:extensorstretchingextensionstretch
Hypernyms:strain tense tense up
Inherited Hypernyms:stretchtenseaffectchange
Direct Hyponyms:cranespread-eaglestretch out
Full Troponyms:cranespread-eagle
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s (apply to: stretch)
vverb.changeexpand the influence ofSynset:expand
Examples:- The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
Derivationally Related Form:expandibleexpansive
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:extendchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changelengthen in time; cause to be or last longerSynset:draw out prolong protract
Examples:- We prolonged our stay
- She extended her visit by another day
- The meeting was drawn out until midnight
Derivationally Related Form:extendibleprolongationprotraction
Hypernyms:lengthen
Inherited Hypernyms:prolonglengthenincreasechange
Direct Hyponyms:extendspinspin outtemporisetemporize
Full Troponyms:extendspintemporize
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.motionextend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthSynset:stretch stretch out unfold
Examples:- Unfold the newspaper
- stretch out that piece of cloth
- extend the TV antenna
Derivationally Related Form:extensible
Hypernyms:change form change shape deform
Inherited Hypernyms:unfoldchange shapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s
vverb.motioncause to move at full gallopTopic:equitationhorseback ridingridinghorseback ridingriding
Synset:gallop
Examples:- Did you gallop the horse just now?
Derivationally Related Form:gallop
Hypernyms:ride sit
Inherited Hypernyms:gallopridetravel
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | The men --- the horses across the field (apply to: gallop)
vverb.contactopen or straighten out; unbendExamples:- Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
Derivationally Related Form:extendibleextensible
Hypernyms:straighten straighten out
Inherited Hypernyms:extendstraightenchange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.consumptionuse to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacitySynset:strain
Examples:- He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
- Don't strain your mind too much
Derivationally Related Form:strainingstrain
Hypernyms:apply employ use utilise utilize
Inherited Hypernyms:strainuse
Direct Hyponyms:overextendoverstraintasktax
Full Troponyms:overstraintax
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changeprolong the time allowed for payment ofDerivationally Related Form:extendible
Hypernyms:draw out extend prolong protract
Inherited Hypernyms:extendprolonglengthenincreasechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changecontinue or extendSynset:carry
Examples:- The civil war carried into the neighboring province
- The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
Derivationally Related Form:carry
Hypernyms:continue
Inherited Hypernyms:carrycontinuebe
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.changeincrease in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substanceSynset:stretch
Examples:- stretch the soup by adding some more cream
- extend the casserole with a little rice
Hypernyms:increase
Inherited Hypernyms:extendincreasechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something