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stendere — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • draft noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  • extend verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
  • floor noun The surface on which you walk inside a room or building.
  • reach verb To stretch out an arm or hand toward something in order to touch or grasp it.
  • stretch verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.

Senses

stendere is used for these senses in English:

  • draft (transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
  • draw up (transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.
  • floor To strike down or lay level with the floor; to knock down.
  • reach (transitive) To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
  • reach (transitive, by extension) To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.
  • stretch (transitive) To lengthen by pulling.

draft — full definition

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
  5. verb To write a preliminary version of something.

extend — full definition

  1. verb To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.
  2. verb To stretch out a limb or part of the body.
  3. verb To offer or give something, such as an invitation or thanks.

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