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Synonyms for outstretched


Grammar : Verb
Spell : out-strech
Phonetic Transcription : ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ

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Définition of outstretched

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from out + stretch (v.). Related: Outstretched; outstretching.
  • verb spread
Example sentences :
  • Beyond it, I saw you standing with outstretched arms, as if you sought to come to me, but could not.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • “With all my heart, sir,” said Dennet, coming to him with outstretched hands.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • The face, the tone, the outstretched arm, all drew her irresistibly to him.
  • Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
  • Her eyes filled, and she stooped as though to kiss the outstretched hand.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • As the ladies rose, Walter came to me with outstretched hand.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • He came to me with outstretched hands, and spoke kindly and reasonable words.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • She stood looking at that outstretched, stiffened man, who was dying.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • He advanced with outstretched arms to take the old man's hand.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Mr Tappertit condescended to take the glass from his outstretched hand.
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • Bill nodded, and took the outstretched hand in solemn compact.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
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