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to extend to

to extend to

58 3.4
Reach up to a certain point or limit
  • phrasal verb
  • /ɪkˈstɛnd tu/
: extenderse a
  • The park extends to the edge of the river, making it a beautiful place to relax.
  • benefits extend to
  • extend to families
  • extend to persons

Because they have a desire that that extends to the whole world.

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Examples

  • The domain starts at the mouth of the river and extends to the hill there.

  • Indefinite life was now a right to be extended to all who wished it.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • I think it's time for a conversation that extends to all of us.

  • But my good nature only extends to a certain point.

  • More recently, its reach has extended to various aspects of rural development.

    Academic text (2011)
  • These expectations extend to him regardless of his medical issues.

  • But let's make sure that the sanctuary extends to all children in those schools.

  • The importance of strong relations with global players extends to those that are emerging.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The reach of Moscow as an air transportation center extends to the entire country.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Over time, the national audit process should be extended to other long-term conditions.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

to reach
vsto extend to
∞ 1.0

Stretch out to touch or get something that is far

stops at a particular point or boundary rather than making contact
to expand
vsto extend to
805 2.5

To grow larger in size, amount, or importance

means reaching up to a fixed boundary rather than increasing in size
to spread
vsto extend to
664 1.6

To put a thin layer over a surface

is about reaching a specific endpoint rather than spreading across space
to continue
vsto extend to
227 1.1

To last over a distance or time

focuses on reaching a limit or endpoint rather than ongoing duration
to cover
vsto extend to
192 3.3

To go across an area or distance

highlights reaching up to a particular point rather than covering an area
to span
vsto extend to
  • Specialized
98 3.4

To stretch across an area or period of time

refers to ending at a particular boundary rather than spanning across
to touch
vsto extend to
36 4.8

To reach and make physical contact with something

means reaching up to a specific limit rather than contacting or matching

Antonyms

∞ 2.1

To control how much or how often something happens

25 5.6

To pull something back so it is no longer sticking out

How Far

to encompass
87 5.1
to span
  • Specialized
98 3.4
to extend to
58 3.4
to reach
∞ 1.1

Surface Forms

extend to infinitive
extended to past participle
extending to present participle
extends to third person singular

Morphology

extend + to

The meaning 'to reach up to a particular point or boundary' is directly and transparently derived from 'extend' (to stretch or reach) combined with the endpoint marker 'to'. The construction follows a common English verb + preposition pattern indicating extent or limit, a pattern that is cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The verb extend to gives a clear image: imagine a road, a fence or your arm stretching out until it meets a point or line. Think of extend as 'stretch' and to as 'up to', so when something extends to a place it 'reaches' or 'continues' as far as that limit.