1. to stretch, to extend, to lengthen, to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)
2. to straighten out, to be flattened, to become smooth
3. to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)
4. to stretch out (e.g. of a hand), to extend
5. to lose elasticity, to become ...
1. to recognize, to recognise, to observe, to notice
2. to deem, to judge, to assess
3. to approve, to deem acceptable, to allow
4. to admit, to accept, to confess (to a charge)
5. to watch steadily, to observe carefully
6. to renown, to give renown ...