Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails)
esp. 伸ばす
その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。The boy persisted in wearing his hair long. to lengthen; to extend; to stretch
to reach out; to hold out
esp. 伸ばす
to straighten; to smooth out
to spread evenly (dough, cream, etc.)
to dilute; to thin out
to postpone
esp. 延ばす
to prolong
to strengthen; to develop; to expand
Also written 延ばす【のばす】