Synonyms for stretch

Other words for “stretch”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “stretch”. The most common are reach, reaching, stretching, stint, stretchiness.

noun the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

noun exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

Synonymsstretching

noun an unbroken period of time during which you do something

Synonymsstint

noun the capacity for being stretched

verb occupy a large, elongated area

verb extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

Synonymsextend

verb extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

verb become longer by being stretched and pulled

Oppositesshrink

verb make long or longer by pulling and stretching

Synonymselongate

verb lie down comfortably

Synonymsstretch out

verb corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

verb increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

Synonymsextend

verb extend one's body or limbs

Synonymsstretch out

adjective having an elongated seating area

Similarlong

adjective easily stretched

Similarelastic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University