B2verb 2K

Extend

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪkˈstend/","/ɪkˈstendz/","/ɪkˈstendɪd/","/ɪkˈstendɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪkˈstend/","/ɪkˈstendz/","/ɪkˈstendɪd/","/ɪkˈstendɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Extend

to make something longer or larger

In simple words: To make something longer or bigger.

Extend in a sentence

• We need to extend the deadline for our project submission.
• The teacher decided to extend the lesson to cover more material.
• He tried to extend an invitation to his friends for the party.
• Many plants will extend their roots in search of water and nutrients.
• She will extend her hand to help anyone in need.
• The road will extend further into the mountains.
• The warranty is set to extend for another year.
• During the summer, the days seem to extend indefinitely.

How to use Extend

Use 'extend' when talking about adding time, space, or length. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using in overly informal situations.

Grammar pattern

extend + object

Memory hint

Think of 'extend' like 'extend your hand' — reaching out further.

Related words

Collocations with Extend

• greatly
• significantly
• beyond
• from
• to
• greatly
• significantly
• beyond
• from
• to
• greatly
• significantly
• beyond
• from
• to

Synonyms for Extend

• prolong
• lengthen
• stretch
• expand
• increase

Opposites of Extend

• shorten
• reduce

Common mistakes with Extend

• Confused with 'expand' — forgetting that 'extend' often refers to length rather than volume.
• Using the wrong preposition with 'extend', like 'extend to' instead of 'extend for'.

Frequently asked questions about Extend

What does Extend mean?

To make something longer or bigger.

What is the definition of Extend?

to make something longer or larger

How do you use Extend in a sentence?

We need to extend the deadline for our project submission.

Can you give another example of Extend?

The teacher decided to extend the lesson to cover more material.

What are synonyms for Extend?

Common alternatives include prolong, lengthen, stretch, expand, increase.

What is the opposite of Extend?

Opposite meanings include shorten, reduce.

What words go with Extend?

It commonly pairs with greatly, significantly, beyond, from, to, greatly, significantly, beyond, from, to, greatly, significantly, beyond, from, to.

What are common mistakes when using Extend?

Confused with 'expand' — forgetting that 'extend' often refers to length rather than volume. Using the wrong preposition with 'extend', like 'extend to' instead of 'extend for'.

How do you pronounce Extend?

US: /["/ɪkˈstend/","/ɪkˈstendz/","/ɪkˈstendɪd/","/ɪkˈstendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈstend/","/ɪkˈstendz/","/ɪkˈstendɪd/","/ɪkˈstendɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Extend?

Use 'extend' when talking about adding time, space, or length. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using in overly informal situations.

What CEFR level is Extend?

"Extend" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.