Meaning : Lie down comfortably.
Example :
To enjoy the picnic, we stretched out on the grass.
Synonyms : stretch
Meaning : Thrust or extend out.
Example :
He held out his hand.
Point a finger.
Extend a hand.
The bee exserted its sting.
Synonyms : exsert, extend, hold out, put out, stretch forth
Meaning : Extend one's body or limbs.
Example :
Let's stretch for a minute--we've been sitting here for over 3 hours.
Synonyms : stretch
Meaning : Stretch (the neck) so as to see better.
Example :
The women craned their necks to see the President drive by.
Synonyms : crane