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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 make an attempt or effort to do something

to be a sign or indication of something

Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

To make less severe, serious, or painful.