STRETCHING Synonyms
There are 36 hypernyms of the word stretching. (close relations)
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| lengthening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of prolonging something | ||||||
| spreading | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time | ||||||
| elongating | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • (of a leaf shape) long and narrow • having notably more length than width; being long and slender verb • make long or longer by pulling and stretching | ||||||
| expanding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||
| extending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||
| extend | verbv | |||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||
| stretch out | verbv | |||||
verb • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • lie down comfortably • thrust or extend out • extend one's body or limbs • stretch (the neck) so as to see better | ||||||
| adulterate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • mixed with impurities verb • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| debase | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| dilute | verbv | |||||
adjective • reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity verb • lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| elongate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • (of a leaf shape) long and narrow • having notably more length than width; being long and slender verb • make long or longer by pulling and stretching | ||||||
| load | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • weight to be borne or conveyed • a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time • goods carried by a large vehicle • an amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate • the power output of a generator or power plant • an onerous or difficult concern • a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks • the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents • electrical device to which electrical power is delivered verb • fill or place a load on • provide (a device) with something necessary • transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory • put (something) on a structure or conveyance • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| reach | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the limits within which something can be effective • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • the limit of capability verb • reach a destination, either real or abstract • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense • be in or establish communication with • to gain with effort • to extend as far as • reach a goal • place into the hands or custody of • to exert much effort or energy | ||||||
| reaching | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • accomplishment of an objective | ||||||
| stint | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an unbroken period of time during which you do something • smallest American sandpiper • an individual's prescribed share of work verb • subsist on a meager allowance • supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | ||||||
| stretchability | nounn | |||||
noun • the capacity for being stretched | ||||||
| stretchiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the capacity for being stretched | ||||||
| unfold | verbv | |||||
verb • develop or come to a promising stage • open to the view • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • spread out or open from a closed or folded state | ||||||
| stretch along | verbv | |||||
verb • occupy a large, elongated area | ||||||