rechten, ['rextɛn], v.
(intr) extend, stretch, reach; (tr) straighten, direct; rule.
etymology:
PIE *H3reg'- "straighten, stretch"
attestation:
All stages
Thematic. Pres. regu, Past réxun, Res. rerugai/Pl. rarg-, Hab. regayu, Prosp. rerxí
related: rechtus,
parrichten,
réx
tags: verb,
motion,
society,
culture,
workreverse terms: direct,
extend,
reach,
rule,
straighten,
stretch