protend Meaning & Definition
/pɹəʊˈtɛnd/
What Does Protend Mean?
Protend is used as a verb meaning To hold out; to stretch forth. It can also mean To consciously experience in anticipation; to experience protention.
Protend in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹəʊˈtɛnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Verb forms | protends, protending, protended |
Protend Definition (Verb)
- To hold out; to stretch forth.
- To consciously experience in anticipation; to experience protention.
Synonyms of Protend
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Protend synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Protend
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Protend in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
protend (third-person singular simple present protends, present participle protending, simple past and past participle protended)
Words That Rhyme With Protend
Origin of Protend
Borrowed from Latin protendere, from pro (“before, forth”) + tendere (“to stretch”).
Protend Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of protend is //pɹəʊˈtɛnd//, spoken in 1 syllable.