extend

To extend is defined as to make something longer or wider, to make something last longer or to make an offer.

(verb)

An example of extend is when you reach your hand high in the air or stretch out your leg.
An example of extend is when you lengthen a movie from one hour to two.
An example of extend is when you uncoil rope to its full length.
An example of extend is to make an offer to buy a house for a specific amount of money.

See extend in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to stretch out or draw out to a certain point, or for a certain distance or time
to enlarge in area, scope, influence, meaning, effect, etc.; widen; broaden; expand; spread
to stretch or thrust forth; hold out; proffer
to present for acceptance; offer; accord; grant
to stretch or straighten out (a flexed limb of the body)
1. to make longer in time or space; prolong
2. to allow a period of time for the payment of (a loan, mortgage, etc.) beyond that originally set
to make (oneself) work or try very hard
to give added bulk or body to (a substance) by adding another, usually cheaper or inferior, substance
Obsolete to gain control of by force
Commerce to calculate (an amount on an invoice) by multiplying quantity by price

Origin: ME extended < L extendere < ex-, out + tendere, to stretch: see thin

intransitive verb

See extend in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb ex·tend·ed, ex·tend·ing, ex·tends

verb, transitive

To open or straighten (something) out; unbend: extended the legs of the folding table.
To stretch or spread (something) out to greater or fullest length: extended the radio antenna.
a. To exert (oneself) vigorously or to full capacity: Few mountain climbers have extended themselves as those two have.
b. To cause to move at full gallop. Used of a horse.
a. To increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance: used rice or pasta to extend leftover casseroles.
b. To adulterate.
a. To enlarge the area, scope, or range of.
b. To expand the influence of.
c. To make more comprehensive or inclusive. See Synonyms at increase.
a. To offer: extend one's greetings.
b. To make available; provide: extend credit to qualified purchasers.
a. To cause (something) to be or last longer: extended our visit by a day.
b. To prolong the time allowed for payment of: extend a loan for three more months.
Chiefly British
a. To appraise or assess; value.
b. To seize or make a levy on for the purpose of settling a debt.