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distend

/dɪˈstɛnd/

dis · tend dɪ · ˈstɛnd

English Definition

v. to swell or expand as from internal pressure

中文释义

膨胀，扩张

Significado en Español

dilatar, hinchar

한국어 뜻

부풀다, 팽창하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phình ra, căng ra

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

dis-(apart) + tend(stretch).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “distend” as used in the sentence? “After the rainstorm, the river began to distend and threatened to overflow its banks.”

A contract
B reduce
C swell
D shrink

Show answer

C — swell. “distend” means v. to swell or expand as from internal pressure

Common questions about “distend”

What does “distend” mean?

distend — v. to swell or expand as from internal pressure. In Chinese: 膨胀，扩张.

How do you pronounce “distend”?

distend is pronounced /dɪˈstɛnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · tend.

Is “distend” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. distend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “distend”?

dis-(apart) + tend(stretch).

Progress / 学习进度

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31% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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distend

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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