hold out vs stretch forth

hold out and stretch forth both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold out	No	No	Yes	No
stretch forth	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hold out and stretch forth are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hold out include exsert, extend, put out, stretch out.

hold out (verb)	stretch forth (verb)
thrust or extend out	thrust or extend out
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
continue to live and avoid dying
last and be usable
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable