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protend

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[proh-tend] / proʊˈtɛnd /

verb (used with object)

  1. to stretch forth.

  2. to extend in duration.

verb (used without object)

  1. to stretch forward.

Etymology

Origin of protend

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

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