The giraffes stretched their long necks to reach the leaves.

Meaning: This means the giraffes made their long necks longer to try to get the leaves.

Choice of Words: Stretched means to extend something to its full length, and reach means to try to touch or get something. When you put them together, "The giraffes stretched their long necks to reach the leaves" means that the giraffes extended their long necks to try to get the leaves.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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