extender (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstend/

Definition

To make something last longer or cover a longer period of time.

Examples

• We need to extend the deadline for the project.

• The lease on the apartment has been extended for another year.

• They extended their stay in Paris by two days.

How to Use extender

extend to (prepositional phrase)

To reach or stretch as far as a particular place or point. — "The park extends to the river."

extend for (prepositional phrase)

To cover a period of time. — "The contract will extend for five years."

extend an offer/invitation/welcome (collocation)

To formally give or present an offer, invitation, or welcome. — "The company extended a generous offer to the new employee."

extend credit (collocation)

To allow someone to pay for goods or services at a later time. — "The store extended credit to loyal customers."

Synonyms of extender

Words with a similar meaning to extender:

• prolong
• lengthen
• expand
• offer

Antonyms of extender

Words with the opposite meaning to extender:

• shorten
• contract
• withdraw

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