stretch out vs hold out

stretch out and hold out both are verbs.

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

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

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

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