Outstretch
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Outstretch ( verb )
- To stretch something or oneself out to or beyond a certain point or level.
- To extend something or oneself beyond a certain point or level.
Origin:
From out- + stretch, formed in the 17th century.
Examples:
- She outstretched her arm to grab the book on the top shelf.
- He outstretched his legs to reach the pedals of the car.
- They outstretched their hands to shake hands with the president.
- She outstretched her hand to grab the pen that fell on the floor.
- He outstretched his hand to grab the glass of water.
(As a verb)
Outstretch ( verb )
- To stretch something or oneself out to or beyond a certain point or level.
- To extend something or oneself beyond a certain point or level.
Origin:
From out- + stretch, formed in the 17th century.
Examples:
- She outstretched her arm to grab the book on the top shelf.
- He outstretched his legs to reach the pedals of the car.
- They outstretched their hands to shake hands with the president.
- She outstretched her hand to grab the pen that fell on the floor.
- He outstretched his hand to grab the glass of water.