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stretch

verb

/stretʃ/

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

to extend or spread out; to make something longer or wider

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

He stretches his arms after waking up.

extend, expand, lengthen, reach, elongate, spread, widen

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extend, expand, lengthen, reach

Entry 2

extend, elongate, spread, widen

contract, shrink, compress, shorten

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contract, shrink, compress, shorten

Entry 2

contract, shrink

stretch muscles, stretch out, stretch further, stretch limits, stretch the truth

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stretch muscles, stretch out, stretch further, stretch limits

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stretch out, stretch muscles, stretch the truth

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

To support or strengthen; prop up.

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

to make or become liquid

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.