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DISTENDS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Distends.

Distends - as a verb

Become wider

Example: "His pupils were dilated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilate7

Cause to expand as if by internal pressure

Example: "The gas distended the animal's body"

Swell from or as if from internal pressure

Example: "The distended bellies of the starving cows"

Example Sentences

"The balloon slowly distends as it fills with air."
"The snake distends its jaws to swallow prey larger than its head."
"The patient's abdomen distends due to fluid retention."
"The frog's vocal sac distends when it croaks."
"His ego distends with every compliment he receives."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distends is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DISTENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DISTENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distends is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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