Distend

Synonyms of distend

• expand
• bulge
• swell

Antonyms of distend

• contract
• deflate
• shrink

Collocations of distend

stomach

Frequency: 70 %

Eating too much can cause your stomach to distend.

abdomen

Frequency: 60 %

The patient's abdomen began to distend due to fluid retention.

veins

Frequency: 50 %

When you lift heavy weights, your veins may distend in your arms.

balloon

Frequency: 45 %

The balloon started to distend as it filled with air.

eyes

Frequency: 40 %

Her eyes began to distend in shock at the sight before her.

Idiomatic Expressions for distend

• Phrase: distend one's veins
  Meaning: to cause one's veins to swell or become enlarged, often as a result of increased blood pressure or physical exertion
  Usage: The intense workout caused his veins to distend and bulge on his arms.