伸ばす
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Meanings
- to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
- to lengthen, to extend, to stretch
- to reach out, to hold out
- to straighten, to smooth out
- to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
- to dilute, to thin out
- to postpone
- to prolong
- to strengthen, to develop, to expand
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She is growing her hair long.
Try reaching out your arm more to get it.
Please roll out the dough thinly with a rolling pin.
Is it possible to extend the deadline by one more week?
It is said that an appropriate environment is necessary in order to develop a child's talents.
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