extend

verb [T] (OFFER)

/ɪkˈstend/ formal

Definition

› to offer or give something to someone: I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness. The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker. The government is extending aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake. [+ two objects] The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house.Giving, providing and supplying

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