Synonyms for

Stretch

Verb / stretʃ / Another word for stretch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

Synonyms & similar words

stretching unfold elongate debase stretchability stretchout adulterate reach stretchiness stretchalong load shrink dilute reaching stint extend extend lengthen elongate expand pull strain widen spread reach distend prolong enlarge broaden unfurl

Synonyms by register

Formal

extend elongate expand lengthen

Informal

reach flex loosen up get a move on

Literary

unfurl uncoil unlimber

Antonyms

compress contract shorten tighten condense shrink

Common collocations

  • stretch out
  • stretch your legs
  • stretch the truth
  • stretch marks
  • stretch goal
  • stretch fabric
  • stretch your imagination
  • stretch the limits

Word family

noun stretch
verb stretch
adjective stretchable
adverb stretchy

Usage note

The verb 'stretch' can refer to physical extension or to exaggerating the truth. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I like to stretch my arms and legs when I wake up in the morning.
  2. My cat likes to stretch and then take a nap.
  3. I need to stretch the rubber band to make it fit around the box.
  4. I can't reach the top shelf, so I need to stretch on my tiptoes.
  5. After sitting for a long time, I like to stand up and stretch my back.

Quotes

  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • Life is like a camera. Just focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. - Unknown
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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