protend

[ proh-tend ]

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch forth.
2. to extend in duration.

verb (used without object)

1. to stretch forward.

Word History and Origins

Origin of protend¹

1400–50; late Middle English protenden < Latin protendere to stretch out, extend, equivalent to pro- pro- ¹ + tendere to stretch; tend ¹

Related Words

• bulge
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• jut out
• poke out
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• stand out