B1verbhealthsport
US/stretʃ/
UK/stretʃ/
to make something longer or wider, or to reach out your arms or legs fully
In context
She stretched her arms above her head before the run.
The beach stretches for miles along the southern coast.
Be careful not to stretch the sweater when you wash it.
Words that go with stretch
verb + adverb
- stretch outHe stretched out on the sofa after work.
verb + noun
- stretch your legsYou should stop and stretch your legs during the long drive.
- stretch the truthHe tends to stretch the truth when he tells stories.
- stretch the budgetWe had to stretch the budget to cover the trip.
verb + preposition
- stretch acrossThe bridge stretches across the whole valley.
- stretch beforeAlways stretch before you exercise.