to stretch; to extend; to lengthen; to grow (of hair, height, grass, etc.)

to straighten out; to be flattened; to become smooth

to spread (of paint, cream, etc.)

to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

to lose elasticity; to become slack; to become soggy (e.g. of noodles)

伸びる only

to make progress; to develop; to expand; to increase; to improve

伸びる only

to be exhausted; to get groggy; to be stunned (by a blow); to pass out; to collapse

延びる only

to be prolonged (of a meeting, life span, etc.); to be extended (e.g. of a deadline); to lengthen (e.g. of the days)

延びる only

to be postponed; to be delayed; to be put off

Esp. 伸ばす

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)

to lengthen; to extend; to stretch

Esp. 伸ばす

to reach out; to hold out

to straighten; to smooth out

to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)

to dilute; to thin out

Esp. 延ばす

to postpone

to prolong

to strengthen; to develop; to expand

to crawl; to creep; to go on all fours

to slither; to wriggle

to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread; to creep

to survive; to live long

延々／延延 only; 'taru' adjective

endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on

'taru' adjective

meandering; winding; sinuous; serpentine

standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself

overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability; pushing to the limit

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

extension; elongation; prolongation; lengthening

(total) length

extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation

Mathematics

extension (of a line segment)

Philosophy

extension (property of occupying space)

Historical term

Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

Abbreviation; Sports

extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings

by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently

postponement; deferment; adjournment

to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to stretch; to reach out for

to thrust (javelin)

to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)