tendere la mano

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Italian

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Etymology

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

Verb

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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 [with a ‘to someone’]
    Synonyms: aiutare, assistere, soccorrere, dare una mano, partecipare, sostenere