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extend

extend

Meaning of extend

English

to make longer or continue

Deutsch

länger machen oder fortsetzen

extend

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪkˈstend/
American English
/ɪkˈstend/

extend with German translation

extend usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We extend the contract every year.

Wir verlängern den Vertrag jedes Jahr.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She's extending her vacation by two days.

Sie verlängert den Urlaub um zwei Tage.

extend synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between extend, prolong, renew, lengthen, continue, and expand

P
🇬🇧English
prolong

Make something last longer; formal.

B1often

ENThe treatment may prolong his life.

🇬🇧English

Make a document or subscription valid again.

B1often

ENYou can renew your subscription online.

L
🇬🇧English
lengthen

Make physically longer.

B1often

ENThey plan to lengthen the runway.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Keep doing something.

B1very often

ENPlease continue reading.

🇬🇧English

Make bigger or wider.

B1very often

ENThe company wants to expand into Asia.

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Questions about this word

What does extend mean?

to make longer or continue

How do you pronounce extend?

extend is pronounced [ɪkˈstend].

How is extend used in a sentence?

Wir verlängern den Vertrag jedes Jahr. Translation: We extend the contract every year.

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