protend
/proʊˈtɛnd/
verb
- To stretch forth or extend something, especially a part of the body or an object.
- He protended his arm to point at the distant mountain peak.
- The cat would protend its paw toward the dangling toy.
- The statue's hand was carved to protend outward, as if greeting visitors.
- To hold out or offer something, often in a formal or deliberate way.
- She protended a small gift as a token of gratitude.
- The king protended his scepter as a sign of authority.
- The diplomat protended a peace treaty to the opposing leader.