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outstretch

verb

/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

Meaning

To extend or stretch something outward.

He outstretched his hand to help her up.

extend, spread, reach, stretch out, open

retract, withdraw, contract

outstretch arms, outstretch hands, outstretch wings

Extending or varying between limits.

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion