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The correct spelling is extend.
How to pronounce extend
verb
IPA: /ɛkˈstɛnd/
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The correct spelling is extend. To increase in extent. For example: "The desert extended for miles in all directions."
Usage Examples
“The desert extended for miles in all directions.”
“to extend credit to a valued customer”
“The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To increase in extent.
- 2.To possess a certain extent; to cover an amount of space.
- 3.To cause to increase in extent.
- 4.To cause to last for a longer period of time.
- 5.To straighten (a limb).
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