Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distend
verb
/dɪˈstɛnd/
Definition
To swell or expand by pressure from within.
Examples
- The balloon began to distend as air was pumped into it.
- Her stomach may distend after eating a large meal.
- He watched the muscles of the animal distend as it exerted itself.
Meaning
When something distends, it becomes larger or fuller due to the accumulation of air, liquid, or gas.
Synonyms
- expand
- inflate
- swell
