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What is the verb for extension?

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extend
  1. (intransitive) To increase in extent.
  2. (intransitive) To possess a certain extent.
  3. (transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
  4. (transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
  5. (transitive) To straighten (a limb).
  6. To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
  7. To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
  8. (Britain, law) To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
  9. (object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
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  11. Examples:
    1. “The first and second sets of fibers are combined using a false twisting process such that the second fibers do not extend the length of the rope.”
      “Renovations to the hotel will extend its capacity for guests during the summer months.”
      “It is our great pleasure to extend this award to the Centre for Research and Innovation.”
extended
extends
  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of extend
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The hose extends 30 inches and has a rotating head for spray or aerated water flow.”
      “However, if you are relying on a home insurance policy, check with your insurer that cover extends to travel overseas.”
      “In so doing, McDowell greatly extends our understanding of the intellectual roots of the Levelers, the Quakers, and the Ranters.”
extendeth
  1. (archaic) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of extend
extendest
  1. (archaic) second-person singular simple present form of extend
extending
  1. present participle of extend
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The quality of standing behind and extending support to any social cause often goes silently unnoticed.”
      “It is extremely private, with grounds extending to around three quarters of an acre.”
      “It's extending deadlines, and changing rules and waiving certain fees for people whose lives have been turned upside down by Katrina.”
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