English · Word Candidate

extend

/ɛkˈstɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: extends · extending

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To increase in extent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng lên về phạm vi

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chiếm một không gian nhất định

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Verb

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).

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.