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stretch vs give

give vs stretch

stretch and give both are nouns.

stretch is an adjective but give is not an adjective.

stretch and give both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stretch Yes Yes Yes No
give Yes No Yes No
As verbs, give is a hyponym of stretch; that is, give is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stretch:
  • stretch: become longer by being stretched and pulled
  • give: be flexible under stress of physical force
Other hyponyms of stretch include yield.
stretch (noun) give (noun)
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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
stretch (adjective) give (adjective)
easily stretched
having an elongated seating area
stretch (verb) give (verb)
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body proffer (a body part)
extend one's body or limbs consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
become longer by being stretched and pulled occur
make long or longer by pulling and stretching estimate the duration or outcome of something
extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly dedicate
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
pull in opposite directions bestow
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
lie down comfortably allow to have or take
occupy a large, elongated area manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
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