4. extend 1)(to cause )to reach, stretch, continue, to add to in order to make bigger or longer The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see We have planned to extend our publishing of childrens books 2)to offer or give Examples I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house besides; furthermore, used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments In addition to apples you asked for, i bought you some oranges a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job Don' t worry about who will do it-that s just a side issue 7. play a role play a part in a play take part in and make chan She plays the leading role in a television show Does religion have a role to play in society today? the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth6 4. extend: 1) (to cause ) to reach, stretch, continue; to add to in order to make bigger or longer Examples: ·The forest extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. ·We have planned to extend our publishing of children’s books. 2) to offer or give Examples: ·I should like to extend my thanks to you for your kindness. ·The bank has agreed to extend us money to buy our house. 5.in addition (to): besides; furthermore; used when adding another fact to what has already mentioned Examples: ·The hotel itself can accommodate 80 guests, and in addition, there are several apartments. ·In addition to apples you asked for, I bought you some oranges. 6. issue: a subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about Examples: ·The need for more staff is not at issue, but finding suitable people has not been an easy job. ·Don’t worry about who will do it—that’s just a side issue. 7. play a role: play a part in a play; take part in and make changes happen Examples: ·She plays the leading role in a television show. ·Does religion have a role to play in society today? 8. source: the place sth. comes from or start at, or the cause of sth