Extend to Meaning in English
expression
ɪkˈstɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
ik-STEND too, tuh, ti
ɛkstˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
ek-STEND too
Definition
To reach, spread, or apply as far as a specific place, time, group, or idea. Often used to describe limits, coverage, or inclusion.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal (business, legal) and neutral contexts. Used with concrete ("extend to the border") or abstract ideas ("extend to all employees"). Similar to "apply to" when discussing inclusion. Not used for physical lengthening (use "lengthen" or just "extend" for that sense).
Spanish: extenderse a - abarcarPortuguese (BR): estender-se a - abrangerPortuguese (PT): estender-se a - abrangerChinese (Simplified): 扩展到 - 涉及到Chinese (Traditional): 擴展到 - 涉及到Hindi: तक विस्तृत होना - फैलनाArabic: يمتد إلى - يشملBengali: প্রসারিত হওয়া - প্রযোজ্য হওয়াRussian: распространяться на - охватыватьJapanese: 及ぶ - 適用されるVietnamese: áp dụng cho - mở rộng đếnKorean: 확대되다 - 적용되다Turkish: kapsamak - yayılmakUrdu: لاگو ہونا - پھیلناIndonesian: mencakup - berlaku untuk
Example Sentences
The rule does not extend to children under five.
basic
The forest extends to the river bank.
basic
Her kindness extends to everyone she meets.
basic
Our business hours now extend to weekends.
natural
My responsibilities at work extend to training new staff.
natural
The new policy will extend to all departments next year.
natural