伸ばす

also 延ばす

1. godan verb, transitive, esp. 伸ばす to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
2. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
3. esp. 伸ばす to reach out; to hold out
4. to straighten; to smooth out
5. to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
6. to dilute; to thin out
7. esp. 延ばす to postpone
8. to prolong
9. to strengthen; to develop; to expand