extend
/ɪkˈstɛnd/
verb
- To make something longer or larger in space, time, or scope.
- The city plans to extend the bike path to the park.
- We decided to extend our vacation by three days.
- She asked the teacher to extend the deadline for the project.
- To stretch out a part of the body, especially an arm or leg.
- He extended his hand to greet the new neighbor.
- The yoga instructor told us to extend our arms toward the ceiling.
- The cat extended its paw to bat at the toy.
- To offer or give something, such as help, an invitation, or thanks.
- I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our guests.
- The charity extends support to families in need.
- She extended an invitation to her birthday party.
- To include or affect someone or something beyond the original scope.
- The discount extends to all students and teachers.
- His influence extends far beyond his own department.
- The new law extends protection to renters.