outstretch

verb (used with object)

1. to stretch forth; extend: to outstretch one’s hand in welcome.
2. to stretch out; expand: The rising population has outstretched the city.
3. to stretch beyond: His behavior outstretches my patience.

verb (tr)

1. to extend or expand; stretch out
2. to stretch or extend beyond

v.mid-14c., from out + stretch (v.). Related: Outstretched; outstretching.