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distend

The correct spelling is distend.

How to pronounce distend

/dɪsˈtɛnd/
verb

IPA: /dɪsˈtɛnd/

Say it like: Dis-ten-d

The correct spelling is distend. To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
  2. 2.To extend; to stretch out; to spread out.
  3. 3.To cause to swell.
  4. 4.To cause gravidity.

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