hold out vs stretch out

hold out and stretch out both are verbs.

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

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

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

hold out (verb)	stretch out (verb)
thrust or extend out	stretch (the neck) so as to see better
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something	thrust or extend out
continue to live and avoid dying	extend one's body or limbs
last and be usable	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
wait uncompromisingly for something desirable	lie down comfortably