stretch
Translation
to extend, to pull taut, to reach out, to last
Examples
Stretch your arms above your head.
Stretch your arms above your head.
The jumper stretched after I washed it.
The sweater stretched after I washed it.
The road stretches for miles.
The road stretches for miles.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to extend a part of your body or an object. Stretch your arms above your head.
((for sth.)) to continue over an area or for a period of time. The road stretches for miles.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extend, lengthen, expand; Antonyms: shrink, contract
Etymology
From Old English 'streccan' meaning 'to stretch out, spread out'.
Memory Tips
Think of stretching a rubber band. You can stretch your body, a piece of clothing, or an idea.