1cause to cover a wider area; make larger:the car park has been extended cause to last longer:they asked the government to extend its period of deliberation straighten or spread out (the body or a limb or device) at full length:hold the index finger down with the thumb extended (as adjective extending)a case with wheels and an extending handle [no object] spread from a central point to cover a wider area:the damage extended 400 yards either side of the shop [no object] occupy a specified area:the mountains extend over the western end of the island [no object] (
extend to)
be applicable to:her generosity did not extend to all adults
2hold (something) out towards someone:I nod and extend my hand offer or make available:she extended an invitation to her to stay
3cause (someone or something) to exert the utmost effort:horses have the strength of character to extend themselves to their utmost limit
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Pronunciation:
/-dəˈbɪlɪti/
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adjective -
Pronunciation:
/-dɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun -
adjective
