tendere la mano

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “to extend the hand”. Compare French tendre la main.

Verb

tèndere la mano (first-person singular present tèndo la mano, first-person singular past historic tési la mano, past participle téso la mano, auxiliary avére)

  1. to offer a helping hand, to give a hand [+ a (someone) = to]
    Synonyms: aiutare, assistere, soccorrere, dare una mano, partecipare, sostenere
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