Extend Definition

EXTEND

 

transitive verb

 

1

: to spread or stretch forth : unbend <extended both her arms>

 

2

a: to stretch out to fullest length

b: to cause (as a horse) to move at full stride

c: to exert (oneself) to full capacity <could work long and hard without seeming to extend himself>

d (1): to increase the bulk of (as by adding a cheaper substance or a modifier) (2): adulterate