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

EXTEND meaning: 1 : to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out; 2 : to become longer or to be able to become longer

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

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, …

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 …

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 …

Dec 15, 2025 · extend (third-person singular simple present extends, present participle extending, simple past and past participle extended) (intransitive) To increase in extent.

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

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

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