outstretch

[ out-strech ]

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch forth; extend:

   to outstretch one's hand in welcome.

2. to stretch out; expand:

   The rising population has outstretched the city.

3. to stretch beyond:

   His behavior outstretches my patience.

outstretch

/ ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ /

verb

1. to extend or expand; stretch out
2. to stretch or extend beyond

Other Words From

• outstretcher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outstretch¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; out-, stretch

Example Sentences

On their left the great outstretch of valley and wood lay drowned in the suave uncertainties of the summer night.

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Every morning will they thus outstretch themselves, every evening will they droop and wait—until he comes.

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There is something tragic to me in the outstretch of a city.

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In act how bitter did he seem, with wings Buoyant outstretch'd and feet of nimblest tread!

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However, the light will pale, the dusty miles outstretch their length once more, and the pilgrim find himself wearier than ever.

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