verb · Medium SAT word

    Distend

    dilate; become wider

    Distend in a sentence

    The balloon began to distend as more air filled it.

    Synonyms for distend

    • expand
    • swell
    • enlarge

    Antonyms for distend

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    Vocabulary like distend appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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