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Meaning of extending
The primary meaning of "extending" is to make something longer or to stretch it out.
Etymology of extending
The word "extending" originates from the Old French "extender," which is derived from the Latin "extendere," meaning "to stretch out"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe physical or temporal expansion
Synonyms
prolonging
expanding
lengthening
broadening
widening
enlarging
increasing
augmenting
supplementing
adding
enhancing
improving
stretching
extending
prolongating
expanding
amplifying
magnifying
inflating
swelling
ballooning
bulging
projecting
jutting
overhanging
cantilevering
protruding
bulging
enlarging
aggrandizing
boosting
elevating
heightening
intensifying
strengthening
reinforcing
fortifying
Definitions
- Making something longer or larger
- * Stretching or prolonging something in time or space
- * Adding to something or increasing its scope
Usage Examples
- The company is extending its product line to include more sustainable options
- * The researcher spent years extending the study to gather more data
- * The hotel is extending its check-out time to accommodate late departures
Antonyms
reducing
decreasing
diminishing
lessening
shrinking
contracting
narrowing
shortening
minimizing
abridging
curtailing
limiting
restricting
confining
truncating
abbreviating
condensing
compressing
compacting
constraining