Ausstrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausstrecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "stretch out", "extend" or "reach out".

Essential properties of "ausstrecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausstrecken
Simple past: streckte aus
Participle: ausgestreckt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausstrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To extend a body part"

Definition: "To extend a part of the body, such as an arm or a leg."
Translation(s): stretch out, extend, reach out
Synonym(s): strecken, dehnen
Antonym(s): beugen, krümmen
Related word(s): verlängern, ausdehnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste seinen Arm ausstrecken, um das Buch zu erreichen.He had to stretch out his arm to reach the book.
Sie wollte sich im Bett ausstrecken und entspannen.She wanted to stretch out in bed and relax.
Der Hund streckte seine Pfoten aus und gähnte.The dog stretched out its paws and yawned.

2.) "To spread something out on a surface"

Definition: "To spread something out on a surface, like a blanket or a map."
Translation(s): spread out, lay out, stretch out, display
Synonym(s): ausbreiten, entfalten
Antonym(s): zusammenfalten, einrollen
Related word(s): ausrollen, auslegen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er streckte die Decke auf dem Boden aus.He spread the blanket out on the floor.
Sie streckte die Karte auf dem Tisch aus.She spread the map out on the table.
Der Verkäufer streckte die Ware zur Ansicht aus.The seller displayed the goods for viewing.

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