■ verb
1》 make larger or longer in space or time.
↘occupy a specified area or continue for a specified distance.
2》 hold (something) out towards someone.
↘offer or make available.
3》 ( ~ to ) be applicable to.
4》 strain or exert to the utmost.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
~ibility noun
~ible adjective
extensibility noun
extensible adjective
Origin
ME: from L. extens- , ~ere 'stretch out'.