How to Use "Extend" with Example Sentences

extend (v): to make something longer or larger

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Used with adverbs:

"The school hopes to greatly extend their course options next year."
(greatly, significantly)

Used with prepositions:

"They want to extend the capacity beyond its current limit."
(beyond)

"The pole extends 5 feet from the side of the building."
(from)

"He extended the ladder to 12 feet."
(to)

Used with nouns:

"He is trying to extend his influence in the workplace."
(influence)

"The Red Cross is extending aid to those affected by the disaster."
(aid, assistance, help)

"She extended her congratulations upon hearing the news."
(congratulations, condolences, sympathy)

"He extended his thanks for the help we gave him."
(thanks, gratitude, appreciation)

"The company extended the warranty on their products."
(warranty, coverage)

"They extended the deadline for submissions."
(deadline, period, date)

"He extended an invitation for dinner."
(invitation)

"She always extends her hospitality when we're in town."
(hospitality, generosity)

"They are having a good time and will extend their stay."
(stay, trip, vacation)

"She's working to extend her cooking knowledge."
(knowledge, ability)

"He chose to extend his education with graduate school."
(education)