stretch out

(verb) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length. Synonyms: unfold, stretch, stretch out, extend. Examples: "Unfold the newspaper." "Stretch out that piece of cloth." "Extend the tv antenna."

(verb) lie down comfortably. Synonyms: stretch, stretch out. Example: "To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass."

(verb) thrust or extend out. Synonyms: exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, hold out, stretch forth. Examples: "He held out his hand." "Point a finger." "Extend a hand." "The bee exserted its sting."

(verb) extend one's body or limbs. Synonyms: stretch, stretch out. Example: "Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours."

(verb) stretch (the neck) so as to see better. Synonyms: crane, stretch out. Example: "The women craned their necks to see the president drive by."