extend

US /ɪkˈstend/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
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1.

estender, ampliar

make (something) longer or wider

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We plan to extend the kitchen by two meters.
Planejamos ampliar a cozinha em dois metros.
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The bridge will be extended to reach the other side of the river.
A ponte será estendida para alcançar o outro lado do rio.
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lengthenwidenenlargeexpand
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shortencontract
2.

oferecer, conceder

offer or give something to someone

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They decided to extend an invitation to all their neighbors.
Eles decidiram estender um convite a todos os seus vizinhos.
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The company will extend credit to qualified customers.
A empresa estenderá crédito a clientes qualificados.
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offergiveprovidegrant
3.

estender, esticar

stretch out (a hand or foot)

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He extended his hand to shake mine.
Ele estendeu a mão para apertar a minha.
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The cat extended its claws.
O gato estendeu as garras.
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stretchreach outprotrude
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