extend one's hand

English

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extend 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)

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

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