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

[ I ] Farmland extends for miles in every direction. [ I ] The meeting extended into the late hours of the night. [ T ] He extended his hand to greet me.

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.

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 …

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?"

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

Their influence extends well beyond their immediate circle of friends. The organization soon extended [= reached] across the country. His popularity extends from coast to coast.