Definitions
v. To make something longer, larger, or wider in scope
延长；扩大
v. To stretch out a hand, arm, or other body part
伸出；伸展
v. To offer someone help, an invitation, or a welcome
给予；表示
Example
We extended our holiday because the weather was so lovely.
天气实在太好了，我们便延长了假期。
Governments should extend public transport networks to ensure that residents of outer suburbs can access employment opportunities.
政府应扩大公共交通网络，确保远郊居民能够获得就业机会。
Collocations
- extend a deadline
- extend a network
- extend your hand
- extend a warm welcome
Word family
- extension (n.)
- extensive (adj.)
- extensively (adv.)
- extendable (adj.)
Synonyms
- lengthen
- expand
Antonyms
- shorten
- reduce
Usage tip
extend by接增加量；extend to接新的终点或期限。
FAQ
- What does extend mean?
- To make something longer, larger, or wider in scope To stretch out a hand, arm, or other body part To offer someone help, an invitation, or a welcome
- How is extend pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstend/, US /ɪkˈstend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
