pro|tend

pro|tend
pro|tend «proh TEHND», transitive verb.
1. to stretch forth; hold out before oneself.
2. to extend in one dimension, especially lengthwise: »

His staff protending like a hunter's spear (Wordsworth).

3. to extend in duration; prolong.
[< Latin prōtendere < prō- before + tendere to stretch]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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