extend one's hand

verb

To make a gesture of welcome or cordiality.

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Meanings

verbextend one's hand (third-person singular simple present extends one's hand, present participle extending one's hand, simple past and past participle extended one's hand)

present singular third person extends one's hand · participle present extending one's hand · participle past extended one's hand · past extended one's hand · alternative extend a hand

  1. idiomaticTo make a gesture of welcome or cordiality.

    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.

    2024 January 24, Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling, “Conservatives Are Totally Not Mad About Jon Stewart’s Return to The Daily Show”, in The New Republic
  2. idiomaticTo offer one's assistance or support.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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