The meaning of EXTENDED is drawn out in length especially of time. How to use extended in a sentence.

(Definition of extended from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The scope of the technique was rapidly extended to study other molecules and electrode systems.

Stretched or pulled out: an extended telescope. 2. Continued for a long period of time; protracted: had an extended vacation in the Alps. 3. Enlarged or broad in meaning, scope, or influence: …

Definition of extended adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to enlarge the area, scope, or application of: [~ + object] The military powers extended their authority. [no object] Their authority extended into foreign countries.

We've extended a clothesline (= made it reach) between two trees in the garden. He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it).

The meaning of EXTEND is to spread or stretch forth : unbend. How to use extend in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extend.

Definition of extend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Synonyms for EXTENDED: metaphorical, metaphoric, figurative, figural, symbolic, symbolical, tropical, tropological; Antonyms of EXTENDED: literal, nonfigurative, nonmetaphorical, …