Scrabble & Words with friends points
- extend is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- extend is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- extend is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15
Definition of extend
- extend in scope or range or area (verb)
Examples
- The law was extended to all citizens
Synonyms
- broaden
- widen
- offer verbally (verb)
Examples
- extend my greetings
Synonyms
- offer
- expand the influence of (verb)
Examples
- The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
Synonyms
- expand
- span an interval of distance, space or time (verb)
Examples
- The war extended over five years
- My land extends over the hills on the horizon
Synonyms
- continue
- cover
- extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (verb)
Examples
- extend the TV antenna
Synonyms
- stretch
- stretch out
- unfold
- increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance (verb)
Examples
- extend the casserole with a little rice
Synonyms
- stretch
- thrust or extend out (verb)
Examples
- extend a hand
Synonyms
- exsert
- hold out
- put out
- stretch forth
- stretch out
- continue or extend (verb)
Examples
- The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces
Synonyms
- carry
- cause to move at full gallop (verb)
Synonyms
- gallop
- reach outward in space (verb)
Examples
- The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk
Synonyms
- poke out
- reach out
- use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb)
Examples
- He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro
Synonyms
- strain
- stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point (verb)
Examples
- My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
- The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets
Synonyms
- go
- lead
- pass
- run
- make available; provide (verb)
Examples
- extend a loan
Synonyms
- offer
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer (verb)
Examples
- She extended her visit by another day
Synonyms
- draw out
- prolong
- protract
- extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb)
Synonyms
- stretch
- open or straighten out; unbend (verb)
Examples
- Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
- prolong the time allowed for payment of (verb)
Examples
- extend the loan
See definition of extend in Merriam Webster