outstretch

[ out-strech ]

/ ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ /

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verb (used with object)

to stretch forth; extend: to outstretch one's hand in welcome.

to stretch out; expand: The rising population has outstretched the city.

to stretch beyond: His behavior outstretches my patience.

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Origin of outstretch

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

OTHER WORDS FROM outstretch

outstretcher, noun

Words nearby outstretch

outstand, outstanding, outstare, outstation, outstay, outstretch, outstrip, outstroke, outsung, outswear, outswing

How to use outstretch in a sentence

On their left the great outstretch of valley and wood lay drowned in the suave uncertainties of the summer night.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
Every morning will they thus outstretch themselves, every evening will they droop and wait—until he comes.
Lilith|George MacDonald
There is something tragic to me in the outstretch of a city.
The Spell of Switzerland|Nathan Haskell Dole
In act how bitter did he seem, with wings Buoyant outstretch'd and feet of nimblest tread!
The Vision of Hell, Complete|Dante Alighieri

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

British Dictionary definitions for outstretch

outstretch

/ (ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ) /

verb (tr)

to extend or expand; stretch out

to stretch or extend beyond

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