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Meaning of extend one's hand | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make a gesture of welcome or cordiality.
idiomatic
To offer one's assistance or support.
idiomatic

Examples

“Prominent Substacker Charlotte Clymer compared the news to Michael Jordan’s return to the NBA, and a U.S. senator, Jon Tester, also extended a hand in welcoming [Jon] Stewart back.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

extended extended a hand extended one's hand extendest extendeth extending