outstretch — to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/
Example Sentences
- The cat outstretched its paws to catch the laser pointer dot.
- He outstretched his arms to measure the width of the door.
- The yoga instructor told us to outstretch our limbs completely.
outstretch
VERB[/ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/]
to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
💡 Concept
to extend or stretch out (one's arms, legs, etc.) as far as possible
🎵 Rhyme
Outstretch your arms, then sketch the stretch of dawn!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaʊtˌstrɛtʃ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixout--
Rootstretch
🎵Rhyme
stretchfetchsketch
stretch
fetch
sketch
🔗Collocations
outstretch one's arms
outstretch one's hand
outstretch wings
outstretch legs
outstretch fingers
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The cat outstretched its paws to catch the laser pointer dot.”
“He outstretched his arms to measure the width of the door.”
“The yoga instructor told us to outstretch our limbs completely.”
😄 Fun example
“The scarecrow outstretched its arms to look more intimidating to birds.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
extendstretch outreach outspread
Antonyms
retractwithdrawpull back
Related
stretchreachextendspreadunfold
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