extends
word · lemma: extend
Definition
'Extends' is the third person singular form of 'extend'. It means that something reaches out further in space or time, or it makes something bigger or longer.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal and technical contexts. Common collocations: 'extends to', 'extends over', 'extends the deadline'. Not used for physical stretching of people—use 'stretch' for that. In programming, 'extends' describes inheritance.
Spanish: se extiende - amplía - prolongaPortuguese (BR): se estende - amplia - prolongaPortuguese (PT): estende-se - amplia - prolongaChinese (Simplified): 延伸 - 扩展 - 延长Chinese (Traditional): 延伸 - 擴展 - 延長Hindi: फैलता है - बढ़ाता है - विस्तार करता हैArabic: يمتد - يطيل - يوسعBengali: বিস্তৃত হয় - ছড়িয়ে পড়ে - বাড়ায়Russian: простирается - продлевается - распространяетсяJapanese: 広がる - 及ぶ - 延長されるVietnamese: kéo dài - mở rộng - lan raKorean: 확장된다 - 연장된다 - 뻗는다Turkish: uzanır - genişler - süresi uzarUrdu: پھیلتا ہے - بڑھاتا ہے - وسعت اختیار کرتا ہےIndonesian: memanjang - meluas - diperpanjang
Example Sentences
The river extends for many kilometers.
basic
His job contract extends until December.
basic
The city extends to the coast.
basic
This meeting always extends longer than expected.
natural
His kindness extends to everyone he meets.
natural
Our warranty extends over two years for all products.
natural