Synonyms of outstretches

outstretches

verb

present tense third-person singular of outstretch

1

as in extends

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

the dog had outstretched his legs and was lying across the width of the doorway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extends
• expands
• opens
• unfolds
• stretches (out)
• unfurls
• spreads (out)
• fans (out)
• outspreads
• flares (out)
• overspreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes
• folds
• contracts
• reduces
• condenses
• compresses
• compacts

2

as in lengthens

to make longer

having outstretched our lunch break beyond all reason, we reluctantly headed back to work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthens
• extends
• stretches
• increases
• prolongs
• elongates
• protracts
• expands
• enlarges
• draws out
• drags (out)
• amplifies
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• shortens
• cuts
• reduces
• diminishes
• lessens
• curtails
• abridges
• cuts back
• abbreviates
• thickens