v.
- make larger or longer in space or time.
▸occupy a specified area or continue for a specified distance.
- hold (something) out towards someone.
▸offer or make available.
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(extend to)
be applicable to.
- strain or exert to the utmost.
Derivative
- extendability n.
- extendable adj.
- extendibility n.
- extendible adj.
- extensibility n.
- extensible adj.
Etymology
ME: from L. extens-, extendere ‘stretch out’.