Extending
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of making something longer in time or space, or reaching out physically. Extending involves expansion and prolongation.
“The library is extending its opening hours to accommodate students during exam periods.”
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Three E's and two N's; EX- prefix with -ING ending
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