stretch forth

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Definition

Verb: * To extend or thrust a part of the body, especially a hand or arm, outward or forward.

Usage
  • The verb "stretch forth" describes the deliberate action of moving a limb, typically an arm and hand, away from the body to reach for something, offer something, or point.
  • It is a somewhat formal or literary synonym for "hold out" or "extend."
  • It is used transitively, requiring a direct object (the limb being extended).
Examples
  • The knight stretched forth his hand to help the fallen queen.
  • She stretched forth her arm to point towards the distant mountains.
  • He stretched forth the document for the official to inspect.
Advanced Usage
  • "to stretch forth one's hand": A common and formal phrase meaning to offer help, assistance, or an object.
    • In his time of need, his friend stretched forth his hand.
  • The action can imply an offering, a request, or a gesture of command or indication.
Variants and Related Words
  • Extend (verb): To cause to cover a larger area; to make longer or wider. (A more common and general synonym).
  • Hold out (phrasal verb): To extend something outward. (A common, everyday synonym).
  • Exsert (verb, technical/biological): To thrust out; to protrude. (Used in scientific contexts, e.g., for insect body parts).
  • Outstretch (verb): To extend or stretch out. Often used in the past participle form "outstretched."
    • He welcomed them with outstretched arms.
Synonyms
  • Extend
  • Hold out
  • Proffer (specifically for offering something)
  • Reach out
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Reach out: To stretch out one's arm, often to make contact or communicate.
    • She reached out to touch the painting.
  • Hold out: To extend something outward; to offer.
    • He held out the keys to her.
Related Idioms
  • To extend an olive branch: To make a gesture of peace or reconciliation. (This idiom uses "extend," a synonym for "stretch forth," in a figurative sense).
    • After the argument, she decided to extend an olive branch.
Verb
  1. thrust or extend out
    • He held out his hand
    • point a finger
    • extend a hand
    • the bee exserted its sting

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