extend

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

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

Example Sentences

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

The company decided to extend the deadline for submissions.

Example Expressions

extend an olive branch

Synonyms

lengthen, stretch, expand, prolong, continue

Entry 1

lengthen, stretch, expand, prolong

Entry 2

prolong, lengthen, expand, stretch, continue

Antonyms

shorten, reduce, contract, withdraw, limit

Entry 1

shorten, reduce, contract, withdraw

Entry 2

shorten, reduce, limit

Collocations

extend deadline, extend invitation, extend help, extend warranty, extend stay, extend a deadline, extend an invitation, extend a hand, extend support

Entry 1

extend deadline, extend invitation, extend help, extend warranty, extend stay

Entry 2

extend a deadline, extend an invitation, extend a hand, extend support