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What is another word for Stretch? – 112 Stretch Synonyms

    Need another word for Stretch? Use these synonyms of Stretch from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    extend expand elongate lengthen broaden widen enlarge increase prolong draw out drag out pull out reach span cover unfold unroll straighten flatten spread unfurl open up broaden out fan out splay sprawl diffuse disperse scatter stretch out stretch forth

    Meaning of Stretch

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "stretch" means to extend or expand something, or to make something longer or wider.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "stretch" as to extend or expand in length, width, or size, or to make something longer or wider.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "stretch" as to make something longer or wider, or to become longer or wider.

    Example Uses

    • The athlete had to stretch before the marathon to prevent injury.
    • The company will stretch its resources to meet the demand for the new product.
    • The fabric will stretch if you pull it too tightly.
    • The road stretches out for miles across the desert.
    • The teacher asked the student to stretch their imagination and think creatively.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    shrink contract shorten narrow reduce decrease diminish compress compact condense tighten constrict restrain limit restrict confine curb check halt stop stunt

    Related Nouns

    muscle tendon ligament fiber tissue fabric material textile yarn thread rope cable wire elastic rubber band strap spring suspension extension expansion

    Related Verbs

    extend expand elongate lengthen broaden widen enlarge increase prolong draw pull reach span cover unfold unroll straighten flatten spread unfurl

    Related Adjectives

    flexible elastic flexible pliable supple resilient stretchy extensible expansive lengthy long wide broad extensive prolonged extended enlarged increased expansive