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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/
translation icon : 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.