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➡️extend

verb
/ɪkˈstɛnd/
extemporize extended
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Meaning

to make something longer, larger, or last longer; to reach out.
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example Sentences

The company decided to extend the deadline for submissions.

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

Example Expressions

extend an olive branch

Synonyms

prolong, lengthen, expand, stretch, continue
Entry 1
prolong, lengthen, expand, stretch, continue
Entry 2
lengthen, stretch, expand, prolong

Antonyms

shorten, reduce, limit, contract, withdraw
Entry 1
shorten, reduce, limit
Entry 2
shorten, reduce, contract, withdraw

Collocations

extend a deadline, extend an invitation, extend a hand, extend support, extend deadline, extend invitation, extend help, extend warranty, extend stay
Entry 1
extend a deadline, extend an invitation, extend a hand, extend support
Entry 2
extend deadline, extend invitation, extend help, extend warranty, extend stay

More Example Sentences

Can we extend the deadline a little?

We voted against extending the deadline.

He convinced his boss to extend the deadline.

They persuaded the manager to extend the deadline.

We were offered to extend the deadline by one week.

We propose that the deadline be extended by one week.

We are allowed to extend the deadline under certain conditions.

It is essential to extend internet access to remote areas to bridge the digital divide.

Extending the deadline does not mean I am being negligent, rather I want to ensure quality.

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