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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

to move something or someone from one place to another

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

to call together or summon a meeting or assembly

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

to build or construct something; to set upright

to renounce or reject; to give up completely