stretch forth vs hold out

stretch forth and hold out both are verbs.

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

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

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

stretch forth (verb)	hold out (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