The meaning of EXTEND is to spread or stretch forth : unbend. How to use extend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extend.

The potential for building out the clean energy infrastructure through offshore wind extends far beyond an initial pilot project.

Definition of extend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

EXTEND definition: to stretch out; draw out to the full length. See examples of extend used in a sentence.

If something extends to a group of people, things, or activities, it includes or affects them. The service also extends to wrapping and delivering gifts. The talks will extend to the church, human rights …

2. to last for a certain time: his schooling extended for three years. 3. (intr) to reach a certain point in time or distance: the land extends five miles. 4. (intr) to exist or occur: the trees extended throughout …

to stretch forth or hold out, as the arm or hand: to extend one's hand in greeting. to place at full length, esp. horizontally, as the body or limbs. prolong: to extend a visit. spread out in area: A huge tent was …

"Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"

Extension of a function, defined on a larger domain Extension of a polyhedron, in geometry Extension of a line segment (finite) into an infinite line (e.g., extended base) Exterior algebra, Grassmann's theory …

The verb extend can have several related meanings, including thrust out, continue, broaden, expand, unfold, span, or increase in scope.