Extend
Verb
UK
/ɪkˈstend/
US
/ɪkˈstend/
Definition
To stretch out; to make longer or bigger; to offer or give.
Example
"She extended her arm to reach the top shelf."
"The manager extended the project deadline to next month for better results."
"They extended their holiday by two days to enjoy more time together."
Explanation
Extend means to make something longer, bigger, or wider. For example, you can extend your hand to shake hands, or a company may extend a deadline to give more time. Extend can also mean to stretch out physically, like extending your legs to relax. It may also mean to offer something, like extending help or kindness to others. In general, extend means to make something continue or spread further, whether it is space, time, or support.