English

Etymology
Latin extendere, �to stretch out�.

Verb
en-verb

1. intransitive To increase in extent.
2. intransitive To possess a certain extent.
3. transitive To cause to increase in extent.
4. transitive To cause to last for a longer period of time.
5. transitive To straighten (a limb).

Synonyms

enlarge
expand
increase
mid
lengthen
stretch
widen

Derived terms
extendible (adjective)
extensible (adjective)
extension
extent

Translations

Catalan: extendre
Finnish: laajentaa (1), ulottaa (3)
mid
Spanish: extender, ampliar
Telugu: విస�తరి��� (vistarimchu)

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fi:extend
ta:extend
te:extend
vi:extend
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• 2007-11-21 03:32 - Mr gronk - /* Verb */

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