distendersi

Definitions of distendersi
  1. verb
    assume a reclining position
    synonyms: accucciarsi, adagiarsi, coricare, giacere, rannicchiarsi, sdraiare, sdraiarsi, stendersi
    giacere
    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
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    antonyms:
    alzarsi, drizzarsi, intervenire, levarsi, rialzarsi, sollevarsi, sorgere
    rise to one's feet
    types:
    caricare, elettrizzare, gravare, onerare
    lie down on command, of hunting dogs
  2. verb
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
    synonyms: allungarsi, stiracchiarsi, stirarsi
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    types:
    protendere
    stretch (the neck) so as to see better
  3. verb
    become longer by being stretched and pulled
    synonyms: allungarsi
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    type of:
    crescere
    become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
  4. verb
    delay
    synonyms: diffondersi, dilungarsi
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    type of:
    esitare, nicchiare, tentennare
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
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