We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden. He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it).

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

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

EXTENDED definition: stretched out. See examples of extended used in a sentence.

Stretched or pulled out: an extended telescope. 2. Continued for a long period of time; protracted: had an extended vacation in the Alps. 3. Enlarged or broad in meaning, scope, or influence: an extended …

If something happens for an extended period of time, it happens for a long period of time. Any child who receives dedicated teaching over an extended period is likely to improve. 2. See also extend

18 hours ago · As the window for Americans to enroll in an Affordable Care Act health plan closes in most states today, millions of Americans remain in limbo as Congress weighs whether to extend tax …

2 days ago · Peter Jackson has debunked the idea that there are extra-extra-long versions of his Oscar-winning Tolkien adaptations.

2 days ago · Adjective extended (comparative more extended, superlative most extended) Longer in length or extension; elongated. Stretched out or pulled out; expanded. Lasting longer; protracted.

to enlarge the area, scope, or application of: [~ + object] The military powers extended their authority. [no object] Their authority extended into foreign countries.