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Definitions

outstretch

[out-strech] / ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ /
VERB
spread
Synonyms
WEAK
arrange array be displayed be distributed bloat branch off broaden cast circulate coat cover daub develop diffuse dilate disperse diverge enlarge escalate even out expand extend fan flatten flow gloss increase lay lengthen level lie multiply mushroom open overlay paint pervade prepare proliferate radiate reach roll out set settle smear sprawl spray stretch strew suffuse swell uncoil unfold unfurl unroll untwist unwind widen

Example Sentences

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When you’re ready to end the flight, simply outstretch your hand to the Pixy, and it returns to your palm.

From The Verge • Apr. 28, 2022

Then Rapinoe turned around and folded her arms, having no crowd for her trademark World Cup outstretch pose.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2021

I have just enough space that I can outstretch my arm, but not open my hand.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2020

Summitt was empowering women to be themselves, educating women to follow their dreams, and inspiring women to outstretch their society-restricted reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2016

They outstretch their arms and hug me tightly until I bawl and tell them what they want to hear.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.