extend
/ɛkˈstɛnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: extends · extending
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To increase in extent.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
Verb
Examples
The desert extended for miles in all directions.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “extend” mean?
To increase in extent.
Is “extend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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