extend

Definition

  • verb: to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out
  • verb: to spread or stretch forth
  • + 'to'
  • synonyms: enlarge, widen, diffuse

Examples

  • They scored twice in the third inning to 'extend' [='increase'] their lead to 6–0.

  • I'd like to 'extend' my apologies [=I'd like to apologize] 'to' everyone here.

  • Their jurisdiction 'extended' over the whole area. [=included the whole area]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) to start the competition No, wait my way open the door Turkish Enter you, the citizens and led peace honour to extend to you (Tigress), (snake) (stork), (monkey) (Mantis) five Angry of preparing warriors thousand tons of fire to see this (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda