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verb (used with object)
- to stretch forth; extend: to outstretch one’s hand in welcome.
- to stretch out; expand: The rising population has outstretched the city.
- to stretch beyond: His behavior outstretches my patience.
verb (tr)
- to extend or expand; stretch out
- to stretch or extend beyond
v.mid-14c., from out + stretch (v.). Related: Outstretched; outstretching.