EXTEND


Meaning of EXTEND in English

(OFFER) [verb] [T] - to offer or giveI should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness.The chairperson extended a warm welcome to the guest speaker.He extended his hand as a greeting (= held out his hand for someone to shake it).The government is extending (= giving) aid to people who have been affected by the earthquake.The bank has agreed to extend us money/extend money to us (= lend us money) to buy our house. [+ two objects]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.