Definition of extends

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• extends is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• extends is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• extends is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of extends

• extend in scope or range or area (verb)

  Examples

  1. The law was extended to all citizens

  Synonyms

  1. broaden
  2. widen
• offer verbally (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend my greetings

  Synonyms

  1. offer
• expand the influence of (verb)

  Examples

  1. The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent

  Synonyms

  1. expand
• span an interval of distance, space or time (verb)

  Examples

  1. The war extended over five years
  2. My land extends over the hills on the horizon

  Synonyms

  1. continue
  2. cover
• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend the TV antenna

  Synonyms

  1. stretch
  2. stretch out
  3. unfold
• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend the casserole with a little rice

  Synonyms

  1. stretch
• thrust or extend out (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend a hand

  Synonyms

  1. exsert
  2. hold out
  3. put out
  4. stretch forth
  5. stretch out
• continue or extend (verb)

  Examples

  1. The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces

  Synonyms

  1. carry
• cause to move at full gallop (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. gallop
• reach outward in space (verb)

  Examples

  1. The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk

  Synonyms

  1. poke out
  2. reach out
• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity (verb)

  Examples

  1. He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro

  Synonyms

  1. strain
• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point (verb)

  Examples

  1. My memory extends back to my fourth year of life
  2. The facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assets

  Synonyms

  1. go
  2. lead
  3. pass
  4. run
• make available; provide (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend a loan

  Synonyms

  1. offer
• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer (verb)

  Examples

  1. She extended her visit by another day

  Synonyms

  1. draw out
  2. prolong
  3. protract
• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. stretch
• open or straighten out; unbend (verb)

  Examples

  1. Can we extend the legs of this dining table?
• prolong the time allowed for payment of (verb)

  Examples

  1. extend the loan

See definition of extends in Merriam Webster