to extend to
- phrasal verb
- /ɪkˈstɛnd tu/
- 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.
- Because they have a desire that that extends to the whole world.
- But let's make sure that the sanctuary extends to all children in those schools.
- And I think that extends to human behavior.
- That should also extend to, for example, WhatsApp.
- Now this family stuff can extend to siblings or cousins.
- But if the potential extends to Infinity, there's no such things.
- Consistent again with a significant damage that at least extends to the rear of John Kennedy's skull.
- Such schools may often pride themselves on uniformity, which often extends to the curriculum and to reading instruction.
- And of course this extends to gender, gender roles and gender expression too.
Examples
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The domain starts at the mouth of the river and extends to the hill there.
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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.
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But my good nature only extends to a certain point.
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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.
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But let's make sure that the sanctuary extends to all children in those schools.
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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
Stretch out to touch or get something that is far
To grow larger in size, amount, or importance
To put a thin layer over a surface
To last over a distance or time
To go across an area or distance
To stretch across an area or period of time
To reach and make physical contact with something
Antonyms
How Far
Surface Forms
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.