protend

pro·tend

verb \prō-ˈtend\

Definition of PROTEND

transitive verb

1

archaic : to stretch forth

2

archaic : extend

intransitive verb

archaic : stick out, protrude

Origin of PROTEND

Middle English, from Latin protendere, from pro- + tendere to stretch — more at thin

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with PROTEND

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