extend
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnd/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become longer or larger in size or scope.
Example
The road will extend for several miles into the countryside.
Tense Forms
Past: extended
Past Participle: extended
Conversation
Have you noticed how the road extends all the way to the beach now?
Yeah, I saw that! It makes getting there so much easier.
I think they should extend the bike path next.
Definitely, that would be great for all the cyclists around here.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stretch
widen
broaden
Antonyms
contract
shrink
diminish
transitive verb
Definition
To make something longer in time or distance; to increase the duration or reach of something.
Example
We decided to extend our vacation by another week.
Tense Forms
Past: extended
Past Participle: extended
Conversation
Are you going to extend your stay for the weekend?
I’m thinking about it; I really love this place.
You should definitely extend it if you can!
Root Explanation
Extend → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "tendere" (meaning to stretch). The word "extend" means to stretch out or to reach out.
Memory Tip
Think of stretching something "out" ('ex-') — that's why extend means to stretch out.
Visually Confused Words
coextend
extund
expend
tend