pre-extend
|pre-ex-tend|
C1
/priː-ɪkˈstɛnd/
(extend)
to stretch out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-extend' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'extend' from Latin 'extendere', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'tendere' meant 'to stretch'.
Historical Evolution
'extendere' transformed into the Old French word 'estendre', and eventually became the modern English word 'extend'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'extend' meant 'to stretch out', but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'to prolong' or 'to enlarge'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to extend something in advance or beforehand.
The company decided to pre-extend the deadline to accommodate more participants.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 09:38