Extending

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

विस्तार करना/फैलाना; बढ़ाना; बढ़ाना (समय); सीधा करना; प्रदान/देना

Origin & History

From Middle English extend(en), from Latin extendere (“to stretch out”), from ex- (“out”) + tendere (“to stretch”).

मध्य अंग्रेज़ी extend(en) से; लैटिन extendere (“बाहर की ओर फैलाना/खींचना”) से, जो ex- (“बाहर”) + tendere (“खींचना/तानना”) से बना है।

Definition

“Extending” is the present participle of “extend.” It means making something longer, larger, wider, or lasting longer; stretching out a body part; expanding coverage or range; or offering/granting something like help, credit, or an invitation.

“Extending” शब्द “extend” का present participle है। इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ को लंबा/बड़ा/चौड़ा करना या उसकी अवधि बढ़ाना; किसी अंग को सीधा/फैलाना; क्षेत्र/दायरा बढ़ाना; या सहायता, क्रेडिट, निमंत्रण आदि प्रदान करना है।

Parts of Speech

Verb:
They are extending the deadline by two days.

Usage Examples

The desert extended for miles in all directions.
The company is extending its services to rural areas.
She is extending her hand to greet the guests.
We are extending the warranty for another year.
The teacher is extending help to students who are struggling.
In programming, this class is extending a base class.

Antonyms

Shortening Reducing Decreasing Contracting Shrinking Withdrawing

Related Forms

Idioms & Phrases

Extend an invitation
निमंत्रण देना
Extend a hand (to someone)
किसी को मदद का हाथ बढ़ाना
Extend credit
उधार/क्रेडिट सुविधा देना
Extend (one's) condolences
संवेदना व्यक्त/प्रस्तुत करना
Extend the deadline
समय-सीमा बढ़ाना