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subtend

verb

/sʌbˈtɛnd/

Meaning

To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.

The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.

span, stretch, cover, form

shorten, contract

subtend an angle, subtend arc, subtend chord

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings

to receive something willingly or agree to something

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

To begin doing something; to commence.

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.