extend
gb/ɪkstˈɛnd/ us/ɪkstˈɛnd/
A2
영어
~ 1100
의미
의미 0개
동사
B1
action
1
Make longer in space or time
To make something longer in size or time.
사용 패턴：
to extend [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'extend' with 'expand'. 'Extend' is about making something longer in time or space, while 'expand' is about making something larger in overall size or scope.
유의어
prolong (More formal; often used about time rather than space.)
|
lengthen (Focuses more on physical size or measurable time.)
반의어
shorten (To make something shorter in length or duration.)
연어
extend a deadline
|extend a contract
|extend a road
|extend a visit
주제
daily life
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
예문
- They decided to extend the meeting by an hour.
- The company will extend the warranty for another year.
- We plan to extend the garden into the unused field.
- The hotel agreed to extend our stay until Monday.
- The city wants to extend the highway to the next town.
학습자용 예문
- We will extend the class by 30 minutes.
- Can we extend our trip by one day?
- They will extend the road to the river.
- The teacher extended the test time.
- He extended his hand to help her.
동사
B2
action
2
Offer or give formally
To give something to someone in a formal way, like an invitation or thanks.
사용 패턴：
to extend [something] to [someone]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may overuse this sense in casual conversation; 'offer' is more natural in everyday speech unless formality is intended.
유의어
offer (More general and less formal than 'extend'.)
|
present (Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts.)
반의어
withhold (To deliberately not give something that could be offered.)
연어
extend an invitation
|extend condolences
|extend congratulations
|extend hospitality
주제
social
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- We would like to extend our warmest welcome to the new members.
- He extended his condolences to the grieving family.
- The company extended an invitation to the press conference.
- I want to extend my sincere thanks for your help.
- They extended their congratulations on her promotion.
학습자용 예문
- I extend my thanks to you.
- They extend an invitation to all students.
- We extend our welcome to the visitors.
- He extended his hand in greeting.
- She extended her help to the new student.
동사
A2
action
3
Stretch out body part or object
To stretch out your arm, leg, or something you are holding.
사용 패턴：
to extend [part of body/object]
유의어
stretch out (More informal and common for casual use.)
반의어
bend (To move a body part into a curved position instead of straightening it.)
연어
extend an arm
|extend a leg
|extend a ladder
주제
daily life
|movement
|body
|core_vocabulary
예문
- He extended his arm to shake hands.
- Please extend your leg so I can examine it.
- She extended the ladder to reach the roof.
- The soldier extended his hand in salute.
- Extend your fingers and then relax them.
학습자용 예문
- He extended his arm to me.
- Please extend your leg slowly.
- She extends her hand to shake mine.
- I extend my arms when I wake up.
- Extend your fingers and then close them.
문법
기본형
extend
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɛnd/
US/ɪkstˈɛnd/
음절 및 강세
ex - tend （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tend)
활용형
Verb
- Base: extend
- 3rd Person Singular: extends
- Present Participle: extending
- Past: extended
관련 단어
Forms
extends
verb
extending
verb
extended
verb
Core family
extension
noun B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
overextend
verb
extensible
adjective
표현
extend a hand
1/ɪkstˈɛnd ə hˈænd/
fixed phrase
Reach out with hand for greeting/help
To put your hand forward to greet or help someone.
예문
- She extended a hand to help him stand up.
- He extended a hand in friendship when they met.
extend condolences
1/ɪkstˈɛnd kəndˈoʊlənsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
Express sympathy after loss/death
To say you are sorry for someone's loss, usually after someone has died.
예문
- We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim.
- He extended condolences to his colleague after hearing the news.
extend an invitation
1/ɪkstˈɛnd ən ˌɪnvɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formally offer to invite
To formally ask someone to come to an event or to do something with you.
예문
- We would like to extend an invitation to all our partners to attend the meeting.
- The university extended an invitation to her to give a guest lecture.
- On behalf of the committee, I extend an invitation to you and your family.
extend an invitation
2/ɪkstˈɛnd ən ˌɪnvɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Formally ask to attend event/activity
To ask someone in a formal way to come to an event.
예문
- We would like to extend an invitation to our annual gala.
- They extended an invitation for us to join them at dinner.