ɪˈlɑːŋˌgeɪt 
British ˈiːlɒŋgeɪt
elongates; elongated; elongating
: to make (something) longer or to grow longer : lengthen
exercises that can elongate your leg muscles
New medical procedures have elongated the careers of many athletes.
an elongating cell
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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/elongate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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