Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outstretch
verb
/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/
Definition
To extend or spread something out to a greater length or area.
Examples
- The athlete decided to outstretch her arms to embrace the warm sunlight after the race.
- They outstretch the canvas for painting to ensure it is taut and free of wrinkles.
- As the sun began to set, the shadows started to outstretch across the ground.
Meaning
The action of stretching something to its limits or to reach a greater distance.
Synonyms
- extend
- elongate
- spread
- reach out
