extended

[ ik-sten-did ]

/ ɪkˈstɛn dɪd /

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adjective

stretched out: extended wires.

continued or prolonged: extended efforts.

spread out: extended flags.

widespread or extensive; having extension or spatial magnitude: extended treatment of a subject.

outstretched: extended arms.

Printing. expanded(def 3).

of or relating to a meaning of a word other than its original or primary meaning: an extended sense.

Manège.

(of a moving horse) noting an elongated pose in which the legs reach out from the body, the chin is out from the chest, etc.Compare collected(def 3a).
(of the gait of a horse) characterized by long, low, usually fast strides.Compare collected(def 3b).

Origin of extended

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at extend, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM extended

ex·tend·ed·ly, adverb ex·tend·ed·ness, noun non·ex·tend·ed, adjective un·ex·tend·ed, adjective

un·ex·tend·ed·ly, adverb

Words nearby extended

extemporary, extempore, extemporize, extend, extend credit to, extended, extended care, extended complex plane, extended coverage, extended family, extended family therapy

Definition for extended (2 of 2)

extend

[ ik-stend ]

/ ɪkˈstɛnd /

verb (used with object)

to stretch out; draw out to the full length: He extended the measuring tape as far as it would go.

to stretch, draw, or arrange in a given direction, or so as to reach a particular point, as a cord, wall, or line of troops.

to stretch forth or hold out, as the arm or hand: to extend one's hand in greeting.

to place at full length, especially horizontally, as the body or limbs.

to increase the length or duration of; lengthen; prolong: to extend a visit.

to stretch out in various or all directions; expand; spread out in area: A huge tent was extended over the field.

to enlarge the scope of, or make more comprehensive, as operations, influence, or meaning: The European powers extended their authority in Asia.

to provide as an offer or grant; offer; grant; give: to extend aid to needy scholars.

Finance. to postpone (the payment of a debt) beyond the time originally agreed upon.

to increase the bulk or volume of, especially by adding an inexpensive or plentiful substance.

Bookkeeping. to transfer (figures) from one column to another.

Law.

British. to assess or value.
to make a seizure or levy upon, as land, by a writ of extent.

Manège. to bring (a horse) into an extended attitude.

to exert (oneself) to an unusual degree.

Archaic. to exaggerate.

Obsolete. to take by seizure.

verb (used without object)

to be or become extended; stretch out in length, duration, or in various or all directions.

to reach, as to a particular point.

to increase in length, area, scope, etc.

Manège. (of a horse) to come into an extended attitude.

Origin of extend

1250–1300; Middle English extenden < Latin extendere to stretch out. See ex-¹, tend¹

SYNONYMS FOR extend

5 continue. See lengthen.

6 enlarge; widen, dilate.

8 bestow, impart.

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ANTONYMS FOR extend

1 shorten, contract.

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OTHER WORDS FROM extend

ex·tend·i·ble, ex·tend·a·ble, adjective ex·tend·i·bil·i·ty, ex·tend·a·bil·i·ty, noun non·ex·tend·i·ble, adjective non·ex·tend·i·ble·ness, noun

pre·ex·tend, verb su·per·ex·tend, verb un·ex·tend·a·ble, adjective un·ex·tend·i·ble, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for extended

In November 2014, that agreement was extended by four months, with some additional restrictions on Iran.

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I will tell you what, you wait for the extended cut of this film.

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But there will be a little bit of Orc killing to be seen in the extended cut.

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Age is one of many factors, but it will play a larger role in the conversation as Baby Boomers retire and longevity is extended.

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In response, her husband prevented her from seeing her daughters for extended periods.

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Stubby pushed two chairs up to the fire, waved Jack to one, and extended his own feet to the blaze.

Poor Man's Rock |Bertrand W. Sinclair
Finally in many activities the work-day was extended to twenty-four hours.

Artificial Light |M. Luckiesh
When the time came that the meeting could no longer be delayed, Ruggles walked to her and extended his hand.

A Waif of the Mountains |Edward S. Ellis
Vandecar extended his arms, and, with a sob that shook his soul, drew his boy to him.

From the Valley of the Missing |Grace Miller White
Bert grinned understandingly as the Wanderer straightened his broad shoulders and extended his hand.

Wanderer of Infinity |Harl Vincent

British Dictionary definitions for extended (1 of 2)

extended

/ (ɪkˈstɛndɪd) /

adjective

stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc

(of a horse's pace) free-moving and with long steps an extended trot

printing another word for expanded (def. 1)

Derived forms of extended

extendedly, adverb extendedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for extended (2 of 2)

extend

/ (ɪkˈstɛnd) /

verb

to draw out or be drawn out; stretch

to last for a certain time his schooling extended for three years

(intr) to reach a certain point in time or distance the land extends five miles

(intr) to exist or occur the trees extended throughout the area

(tr) to increase (a building, etc) in size or area; add to or enlarge

(tr) to broaden the meaning or scope of the law was extended

(tr) to put forth, present, or offer to extend greetings

to stretch forth (an arm, etc)

(tr) to lay out (a body) at full length

(tr) to strain or exert (a person or animal) to the maximum

(tr) to prolong (the time originally set) for payment of (a debt or loan), completion of (a task), etc

(tr) accounting

to carry forward
to calculate the amount of (a total, balance, etc)

(tr) law (formerly in England) to value or assess (land)

Derived forms of extend

extendible or extendable, adjective extendibility or extendability, noun

Word Origin for extend

C14: from Latin extendere to stretch out, from tendere to stretch

Medical definitions for extended

extend

[ ĭk-stĕnd′ ]

v.

To straighten a limb; unbend.

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verb (used with object)

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