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The Greek word for to stretch is
τείνω





to stretch

Translations for to stretch and their definitions

τείνω
     1. v. stretch (string, etc)
     2. v. stretch, extend, hold out (hand, etc)
     3. v. (maths) approach, tend towards
           Όταν το x τείνει προς το 0, τότε το 1/x τείνει προς το άπειρο. - As x approaches 0, 1/x tends to infinity.
     4. v. (followed by να) tend to
           Τείνω να τον πιστέψω. - I tend to believe him.
     5. v. (followed by να) intend to, aim to



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