Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outstretched
adjective
/ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃt/
Definition
held or extended outwards or away from the body.
Examples
- She stood with her outstretched arms, welcoming everyone.
- The outstretched hand offered help to those in need.
- He reached out with outstretched fingers to grab the book from the shelf.
Meaning
To spread out or extend something, especially one’s arms or limbs, in a particular direction.
Synonyms
- extended
- spread
- stretched
