extend
extend is a valid 6-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
What does extend mean?
Extend in scope or range or area.
“The law was extended to all citizens”
Reach outward in space.
“The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk”
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity.
“He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro”
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”
Make available; provide.
“extend a loan”
Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer.
“She extended her visit by another day”
Extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body.
Open or straighten out; unbend.
“Can we extend the legs of this dining table?”
Prolong the time allowed for payment of.
“extend the loan”
Offer verbally.
“extend my greetings”
Expand the influence of.
“The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent”
Span an interval of distance, space or time.
“The war extended over five years”
“My land extends over the hills on the horizon”
Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length.
“extend the TV antenna”
Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance.
“extend the casserole with a little rice”
Thrust or extend out.
“extend a hand”
Continue or extend.
“The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces”
Cause to move at full gallop.
Anagrams of extend
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