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sophisticate vs stretch

stretch vs sophisticate

sophisticate and stretch both are nouns.

sophisticate is not an adjective while stretch is an adjective.

sophisticate and stretch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sophisticate Yes No Yes No
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, stretch is a hypernym of sophisticate; that is, stretch is a word with a broader meaning than sophisticate:
  • sophisticate: alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
  • stretch: corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
Other hypernyms of sophisticate include adulterate, debase, dilute, load.
sophisticate (noun) stretch (noun)
a worldly-wise person exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
a straightaway section of a racetrack
the capacity for being stretched
a large and unbroken expanse or distance
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
sophisticate (adjective) stretch (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
sophisticate (verb) stretch (verb)
make more complex or refined extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive extend one's body or limbs
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive become longer by being stretched and pulled
make less natural or innocent make long or longer by pulling and stretching
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
pull in opposite directions
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
lie down comfortably
occupy a large, elongated area
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