extend

US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

UK /ɪkˈstend/

A2

verb

  • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • To reach from one point to another
  • To straighten or stretch something out, e.g. leg
  • To make something last longer

Examples

The repayment period will be extended from 20 years to 25 years.

Next year we will greatly extend the range of goods that we sell.