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extend
(v):
to make something longer or larger
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Used with adverbs:
"
The school hopes to
greatly
extend
their course options next year.
"
(greatly, significantly)
Used with prepositions:
"
They want to
extend
the capacity
beyond
its current limit.
"
(beyond)
"
The pole
extends
5 feet
from
the side of the building.
"
(from)
"
He
extended
the ladder
to
12 feet.
"
(to)
Used with nouns:
"
He is trying to
extend
his
influence
in the workplace.
"
(influence)
"
The Red Cross is
extending
aid
to those affected by the disaster.
"
(aid, assistance, help)
"
She
extended
her
congratulations
upon hearing the news.
"
(congratulations, condolences, sympathy)
"
He
extended
his
thanks
for the help we gave him.
"
(thanks, gratitude, appreciation)
"
The company
extended
the
warranty
on their products.
"
(warranty, coverage)
"
They
extended
the
deadline
for submissions.
"
(deadline, period, date)
"
He
extended
an
invitation
for dinner.
"
(invitation)
"
She always
extends
her
hospitality
when we're in town.
"
(hospitality, generosity)
"
They are having a good time and will
extend
their
stay
.
"
(stay, trip, vacation)
"
She's working to
extend
her cooking
knowledge
.
"
(knowledge, ability)
"
He chose to
extend
his
education
with graduate school.
"
(education)
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