extend
verb
1 extend
Extend in scope or range or area:
— The law was extended to all citizens.
— Extend your backyard.
synonyms: broaden, widen.
Roget 194:
become larger
etc.
(large)
etc.
192;
expand,
widen,
enlarge,
extend,
grow,
increase,
incrassate†,
swell,
gather;
fill out;
deploy,
take open order,
dilate,
stretch,
distend,
spread;
mantle,
wax;
grow up,
spring up;
bud,
bourgeon [Fr.],
shoot,
sprout,
germinate,
put forth,
vegetate,
pullulate,
open,
burst forth;
gain flesh,
gather flesh;
outgrow;
spread like wildfire,
overrun.
be larger than;
surpass
etc.
(be superior)
33.
render larger
etc.
(large)
etc.
192;
expand,
spread,
extend,
aggrandize,
distend,
develop,
amplify,
spread out,
widen,
magnify,
rarefy,
inflate,
puff,
blow up,
stuff,
pad,
cram;
exaggerate;
fatten.
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Dutch: expanderen, uitbreiden, verruimen
2 extend
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point:
— My memory extends back to my fourth year of life.
— The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets.
synonyms: go, lead, pass, run.
3 extend
Span an interval of distance, space or time:
— The war extended over five years.
— My land extends over the hills on the horizon.
synonyms: continue, cover.
4 extend
Make available; provide:
— Extend a loan.
synonym: offer.
Dutch: uitloven
5 extend
6 extend
Reach outward in space:
— The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk.
synonyms: poke out, reach out.
7 extend
Offer verbally:
— Extend my greetings.
synonym: offer.
8 extend
Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body:
— Extend your right arm above your head.
synonym: stretch.
Roget 325:
stretch,
flex,
extend,
distend,
be elastic
etc.
adj.;
bounce,
spring back
etc.
(recoil)
277.
Dutch: aanspannen, rechttrekken, rekken, uitrekken, stretchen, spannen, strekken
9 extend
Expand the influence of:
— The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent.
synonym: expand.
10 extend
Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer:
— She extended her visit by another day.
synonyms: draw out, prolong, protract.
Roget 200:
be long
etc.
adj.;
stretch out,
sprawl;
extend to,
reach to,
stretch to;
make a long arm,
drag its slow length along. "
render long
etc.
adj.;
lengthen,
extend,
elongate;
stretch;
prolong,
produce,
protract;
let out,
draw out,
spin out†;
drawl.
enfilade,
look along,
view in perspective.
distend
(expand)
194.
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Dutch: schetsen, rekken, op schaal tekenen, aanhouden, uitbreiden, prolongeren, verlengen
11 extend
12 extend
Cause to move at full gallop.
synonym: gallop.
13 extend
Open or straighten out; unbend.
14 extend
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity:
— He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro.
synonym: strain.
15 extend
Prolong the time allowed for payment of.
16 extend
Continue or extend:
— The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces.
synonym: carry.
Dutch: dragen
17 extend
Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance:
— Extend the casserole with a little rice.
synonym: stretch.
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