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Antonyms for stretch out

Grammar : Verb

Spell : strech-out

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɛtʃˌaʊt

Definition of stretch out

As in knock off : verb kill
As in lie : verb be prostrate, flat
As in project : verb bulge, hang out
As in prolong : verb extend, draw out
As in protract : verb extend, draw out
As in recline : verb lie down
As in repose : verb relax; recline
As in rest : verb be calm; sleep
As in rest : verb lie, recline
As in unfold : verb spread out
As in bump off : verb intentionally murder someone
As in drag out : verb extend
As in rub out : verb dispose of
As in snuff out : verb kill
As in display : verb show for public viewing, effect
As in drag on/drag out : verb extend time of action
As in eke out : verb make something last
As in expand : verb extend, augment
As in extend : verb offer

Example sentences :

If he were allowed to stretch out after the mare, what would the result be?
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Since there's no order to the contrary I mean to stretch out and go to sleep.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

As he spoke Artois saw him stretch out his hand, but gently, towards Ruffo.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Would she not always have time to stretch out her arms when he was there before her?
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

You cannot stretch out your hand without hurting it against the stones.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

It is for the Jews—that they should stretch out the hand to the Christians.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

A woolen sweater is liable to stretch out of shape after being washed.
Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne

Roger was glad to stretch out on the cot and close his weary eyes.
Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

You seem to stretch out hands to me, as if you would say, "Sleep here!"
Extract from : « Despair's Last Journey » by David Christie Murray

The distance seemed to be elastic, to stretch out under our feet.
Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service

Synonyms for stretch out

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