extend
verb (used with object)
to stretch out; draw out to the full length.
has extended
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present perfectof extend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since then, that development has extended far beyond a single hire, evolving into a team whose collective energy has come to define the store’s identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The program has extended to Australia, Britain, Canada and Ireland.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Reducing calorie intake has extended lifespan in animals including mice, rhesus monkeys, and fruit flies.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The backlash has extended beyond criticism; some South African artists have reportedly lost out on performances across the continent.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
As well as taking up half the tent, the long-time family has extended outside their area with a makeshift shelter of plastic sheeting and bamboo.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
