elon·gate
i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt 
(ˌ)ē-,
ˈē-ˌlȯŋ-
elongated; elongating
: to extend the length of
: to grow in length
elongate
2 of 2variant of elongate entry 1
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Elongate is often found in scientific writing, but the adjective elongated is more common, and frequently used to describe body parts in discussions of anatomy. This was even the case when the superhero Elongated Man made his appearance back in 1960. But some other characters with the same powers—Plastic Man, Elastic Lad, and Mr. Fantastic—ended up having longer careers.
Examples of elongate in a Sentence
Verb
These stretching exercises can help elongate your leg muscles.
New medical procedures have elongated the careers of many athletes.
the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
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Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Win that one, too, of course, and the No. 1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the best record in the NBA Eastern Conference would await to very likely only elongate the end for this Heat season and end it ugly.
Do not expect a play-in to the Finals miracle run like Miami pulled off two years ago.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Emilia played by Kimber provides contrast in a sharp black vest with matching wide-legged pants and heels to elongate her look.
—Aleah Wright, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Win that one, too, of course, and the No. 1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the best record in the NBA Eastern Conference would await to very likely only elongate the end for this Heat season and end it ugly.
Do not expect a play-in to the Finals miracle run like Miami pulled off two years ago.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elongate
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elongate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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elongate
1 of 2 verb
elon·gate
i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt
elongated; elongating
: to make or grow longer
elongation
noun
(ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən
elongate
2 of 2 adjective
variants
or elongated
i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt-əd
: stretched out
especially
: being much greater in length than in width
Medical Definition
elongate
1 of 2 verb
elon·gate
i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt
elongated; elongating
: to extend the length of
: to grow in length
elongate
2 of 2 adjective
variants
or elongated
: long in proportion to width
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