提供;给予 extend sth to sb
例如:
to extend an invitation 发出邀请
I'm sure you will join me in extending a very warm welcome to our visitors.我肯定你们会同我一起向来访者表示热烈的欢迎.
to extend hospitality to overseas students 殷勤款待外国留学生
The bank refused to extend credit to them(= to lend them money).银行拒绝向他们提供信贷.