overextend

over·ex·tend

verb \ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstend\

Definition of OVEREXTEND

transitive verb

: to extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable point; especially : to commit (oneself) financially beyond what can be paid

— over·ex·ten·sion \-ˈsten(t)-shən\ noun

Examples of OVEREXTEND

1. He overextended a muscle in his arm.

First Known Use of OVEREXTEND

1937

Rhymes with OVEREXTEND

around the bend, at one's wit's end, fisherman's bend, hyperextend, misapprehend, peace dividend, receiving end, stock dividend, superintend