Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Extending.
How to pronounce extending:
US
Extending - as a verb
Extend in scope or range or area
Example: "The law was extended to all citizens"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
broaden10widen9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
Example: "Service runs all the way to cranbury"
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go3lead5pass6run3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Span an interval of distance, space or time
Example: "The war extended over five years"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continue10cover10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thrust or extend out
Example: "He held out his hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exsert13hold output outstretch forthstretch outHypernyms (Closely Related)
gesticulate14gesture8motion8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reach outward in space
Example: "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poke outreach outExtend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
Example: "Stretch your legs!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strain6tense5tense upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Expand the influence of
Example: "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expand16Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Example: "We prolonged our stay"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outprolong10protract12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthen12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
Example: "Unfold the newspaper"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch12stretch outunfold10Cause to move at full gallop
Example: "Did you gallop the horse just now?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gallop9Open or straighten out; unbend
Example: "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"
Use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
Example: "He really extended himself when he climbed kilimanjaro"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strain6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
apply12employ13use3utilise7utilize16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prolong the time allowed for payment of
Example: "Extend the loan"
Continue or extend
Example: "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry10Increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
Example: "Stretch the soup by adding some more cream"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch12Example Sentences
"The extending bridge allows boats to pass through."
"The extending ladder reached the top of the building."
"The extending deadline gave us more time to complete the project."
"The extending road led us deeper into the forest."
"The extending antenna improved the television reception."
Word Game Points
Is EXTENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is EXTENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is EXTENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extending is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
