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To furnish with, or cause to be present
“It is our great pleasure to extend this award to the Centre for Research and Innovation.”
To make longer than before
“The first and second sets of fibers are combined using a false twisting process such that the second fibers do not extend the length of the rope.”
To increase in size, amount or degree
“Renovations to the hotel will extend its capacity for guests during the summer months.”
To hold (something) out towards someone
“I would then extend my hand to him as a gesture of peace.”
To spread from a central point to cover a wider area
“The desert sands of central Western Australia extend right up to the coast at Shark Bay.”
To broaden the meaning or scope of
“Over the years, we have made a concerted effort to extend our range of services.”
To cause to last longer
“Bruce would decide to extend the concert by playing a few old favorites.”
To straighten or spread out (something) at full length
“She is now able to extend her leg fully after successfully completing her rehabilitation from an injury.”
To stick or jut out
“Two gravity pipeline laterals would extend from the canal to deliver water to land downstream.”
To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions
“The company has been known to extend its ice-cream with thickeners and other additives.”
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