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to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth
to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)
to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve
to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse
to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)
to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off
彼の成績は順調に延びている。
His grades are steadily improving.
会議が予定より二時間延びた。
The meeting was extended by two hours from the plan.
植物が日光を浴びて延びていた。
Plants are growing in the sunlight.