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outstretched

/ˌaʊtˈstretʃt/
out · stretched
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• adjective

1

Extended or stretched out to full length, especially referring to a limb, wing, or body.

Example

"She walked toward her old friend with outstretched arms, ready for a warm embrace."

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• Rhymes for outstretched

• Nearby Words

outstay
outstep
outstretch
outstretched
outstrip
outswim
outtake

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of the compound verb 'outstretch', combining the Old English prefix 'ūt-' (out) with 'streccan' (to stretch or spread out).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outstretched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outstretched
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