01 v. t. To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the…
imp. & p. p.
Extended; p. pr. & vb. n.
Extending
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1.
To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.“Few extend their thoughts toward universal knowledge.” — Locke.
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To enlarge, as a surface or volume; to expand; to spread; to amplify; as, to extend metal plates by hammering or rolling them.
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To enlarge; to widen; to carry out further; as, to extend the capacities, the sphere of usefulness, or commerce; to extend power or influence; to continue, as time; to lengthen; to prolong; as, to extend the time of payment or a season of trial.
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To hold out or reach forth, as the arm or hand.“His helpless hand extend.” — Dryden.
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To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply; as, to extend sympathy to the suffering.
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To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions; as, to extend liquors.
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To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.(Eng. Law)
Phrases & compounds
Extended letter —
a letter, or style of type, having a broader face than is usual for a letter or type of the same height.