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Vocabulary Entry
bestride
|verb • verb
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verb
To stand or sit on something with a leg on either side.
Example Sentences
"He decided to bestride the horse with confidence."
"The statue seemed to bestride the square, dominating the view."
"She was able to bestride the fence easily with her long legs."
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verb
To extend across or encompass.
Example Sentences
"The river bestrides the entire valley, providing water to both sides."
"His interests bestride a wide range of topics, from science to art."
"The bridge was designed to bestride the busy highway."