Antonyms for strain

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : streyn

Phonetic Transcription : streɪn

Definition of strain

Origin : "to stretch, draw tight," c.1300, from present participle stem of Old French estreindre "bind tightly, clasp, squeeze," from Latin stringere (2) "bind or draw tight," from PIE root *strenk- "tight, narrow; pull tight, twist" (cf. Lithuanian stregti "congeal;" Greek strangein "twist;" Old High German strician "mends nets;" Old English streccian "to stretch," streng "string;" German stramm, Dutch stram "stiff"). Sense of "press through a filter" is from early 14c. (implied in strainer); that of "lay undue stress on, make a forced interpretation of" is from mid-15c. Related: Strained; straining.

noun pain, due to exertion
noun ancestry
noun suggestion, hint
noun melody
verb stretch, often to limit
verb work very hard
verb filter
verb cause mental stress

Example sentences :

Under the strain of his muscles, iron bars bent like hot wax.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Strain the liquid from the veal and bones and remove the fat.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

She was not herself, of course, what with strain and weariness.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

All trace of stress and strain had left it, replaced by an enigmatic calm.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Behind the scenes, as we are now, Vivian, what use can there be in talking in that strain?
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

When the meat has dissolved into shreds, strain it, and return the liquid to the pot.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Lay the oysters in a deep dish, and then strain the liquor over them.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Strain it then through a clean napkin, and it will be fit for use.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Take the liquor from the fire, and strain out the spice from it.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Then strain the liquor through a sieve, and put it into a kettle or stew-pan.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Synonyms for strain

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