How do you use "extend" in a sentence?

We've decided to extend the deadline by two weeks. The garden extends all the way to the river. I'd like to extend my thanks to everyone who helped.

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Q: What does "extend" mean?

To make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer The word 'extend' means to make something longer or larger, to stretch out, or to offer something. 'Extend a deadline' means to allow more time. 'Extended' can mean longer than usual ('extended family,' 'extended warranty'). 'Extension' is the noun form (a building extension, phone extension, visa extension).

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Meaning: To make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer

延长，延伸，表示

extender, prolongar, ofrecer

延長する、伸ばす、差し伸べる

연장하다, 늘리다, 제공하다

The word 'extend' means to make something longer or larger, to stretch out, or to offer something. 'Extend a deadline' means to allow more time. 'Extended' can mean longer than usual ('extended family,' 'extended warranty'). 'Extension' is the noun form (a building extension, phone extension, visa extension).

「extend」意味着使某物更长或更大、伸展、或提供某物。「extend a deadline」意味着延长截止日期。「extended」可以表示比平常更长（「extended family」＝大家庭，「extended warranty」＝延长保修）。「extension」是其名词形式（建筑扩建、电话分机、签证延期）。

La palabra «extend» significa hacer algo más largo o más grande, estirar, u ofrecer algo. «Extend a deadline» significa dar más tiempo. «Extended» puede significar más largo de lo habitual («extended family» = familia extendida, «extended warranty» = garantía extendida). «Extension» es la forma sustantiva (ampliación de edificio, extensión telefónica, extensión de visado).

「extend」は何かをより長く、またはより大きくすること、伸ばすこと、または何かを提供することを意味します。「extend a deadline」は期限を延長することを意味します。「extended」は通常より長いことを意味できます（「extended family」＝大家族、「extended warranty」＝延長保証）。「extension」は名詞形です（建物の増築、内線、ビザの延長）。

'extend'는 무언가를 더 길게 또는 더 크게 만들거나, 뻗치거나, 무언가를 제공한다는 뜻입니다. 'extend a deadline'은 시간을 더 허용한다는 의미입니다. 'extended'는 보통보다 긴 것을 뜻할 수 있습니다('extended family' 대가족, 'extended warranty' 연장 보증). 'extension'은 명사형입니다(건물 증축, 전화 내선, 비자 연장).

Examples

We've decided to extend the deadline by two weeks.
我们决定将截止日期延长两周。
Hemos decidido ampliar el plazo dos semanas.
締め切りを2週間延長することにしました。
마감 기한을 2주 연장하기로 했습니다.
The garden extends all the way to the river.
花园一直延伸到河边。
El jardín se extiende hasta el río.
庭は川まで続いています。
정원은 강까지 이어져 있습니다.
I'd like to extend my thanks to everyone who helped.
我想向所有帮助过的人表示感谢。
Me gustaría expresar mi agradecimiento a todos los que ayudaron.
お手伝いいただいた皆様に感謝を申し上げたいと思います。
도움을 주신 모든 분들께 감사를 드리고 싶습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'extendere' meaning 'to stretch out', from 'ex-' (out) + 'tendere' (to stretch). Related to 'tender', 'tension', and 'tendon', all from the same Latin root.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal