elongate 1 of 2

verb

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt How to pronounce elongate (audio)
Definition of elongatenext
as in to lengthen
to make longer in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

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adjective

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt How to pronounce elongate (audio)
variants or elongated
as in long
of great extent from end to end the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection

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Recent Examples of elongate
Verb
The novel is elongated by ellipses…as if our heroine momentarily loses not words…but consciousness. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 Tucker finding his swing will elongate an already potent lineup. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Adjective
There is also a choice between a standard round bowl and an elongated version. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elongate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
  1. lengthen
  2. long
  3. extend
  4. extended
  5. stretch
  6. increase
Verb
  • Long-range plans have called for one day to lengthen the Dunes Kankakee Trail 27 miles all the way to Kouts in southern Porter County.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers found that New York state’s season with temperatures suitable for mosquitoes to transmit West Nile virus lengthened by an average of 20 days between 1999 and 2024.
    — Kylee Rae Noel, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthen
Adjective
  • The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of long
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • L3Harris is pursuing an air-breathing ramjet design intended to improve fuel efficiency and extend engagement distances.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of extend
Adjective
  • Centerville Road was closed between the 4400 and 4700 blocks for an extended period following the crash.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When soil remains saturated for extended periods, oxygen becomes limited and chemical changes can create distinctive colors and patterns.
    — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • The floppy chains bend and stretch to reach nearby partners as opposite charges attract.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Caleb Wilson bounded into the paint with the lack of abandon every rookie possesses, stretching his arms toward the rim in a desperate reach for the ball.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of stretch
Verb
  • Some studies also suggest moving commuting times nearer to dusk in the fall increases the risk of vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife, which are more active around sunset.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Advance voting has also increased more than 30% from the same point four years ago in Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Kansas, states with competitive Senate races.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase

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