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to distend
01
to expand, swell, or stretch beyond the normal or usual size
02
swell from or as if from internal pressure
03
cause to expand as it by internal pressure
distend
v
tend
v
Example
The balloon distended as it filled with air during the birthday party.
The frog's throat distended as it prepared to emit its distinctive croak.
The chef observed the dough distend as it rose during the fermentation process.
The tire started to distend as it absorbed more air from the pump.
After a large meal, his stomach began to distend, causing discomfort.