protensively

/prəˈtɛnsɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that stretches out or extends forward or outward.
    • He gestured protensively, pointing toward the distant mountains.
    • The vines grew protensively, covering the entire wall of the house.
    • The cat stretched protensively, reaching its paws far ahead.
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