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stretch gradually
[/stretʃ ˈɡrædʒuəli/]
verb phrase
esticar gradualmente
1.
to extend or lengthen something slowly and progressively over time
The rubber band will stretch gradually if you pull it slowly.
A fita elástica vai esticar gradualmente se você puxar lentamente.
2.
to extend one's body or limbs in a slow, progressive manner
After waking up, she began to stretch gradually to loosen her muscles.
Depois de acordar, ela começou a se esticar gradualmente para soltar os músculos.
Synonyms
extend gradually
lengthen slowly
elongate progressively
stretch out bit by bit
Antonyms
contract suddenly
compress quickly
shrink rapidly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esticar gradualmente
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
esticar aos poucos
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
alongar gradualmente
preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
stretch one's legs gradually
stretch out slowly
little by little stretch
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