Extend
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To increase in extent. To possess a certain extent. To cause to increase in extent. To cause to last for a longer period of time. To straighten (a limb).
Example sentence: I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.
Stretch
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lengthen by pulling.To lengthen when pulled.To pull tight.To get more use than expected from a limited resource.To be inaccurate by exaggeration.To extend from limit point to limit point.To extend one's limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of stretching.The ability to lengthen when pulled.A course of thought which similarly diverts from 'straight' logicA segment of a journey or route.A quick pitching delivery used when runners are on base where the pitcher slides his leg instead of lifting it.A long reach in the direction of the ball with a foot remaining on the base by a first baseman in order to catch the ball sooner.A length of time
Example sentence: A good goal is like a strenuous exercise - it makes you stretch.