Synonyms of elongate

elongate 1 of 2

verb

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt 

as in to lengthen

to make longer

in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthen
• extend
• stretch
• increase
• prolong
• drag (out)
• protract
• draw out
• expand
• enlarge
• outstretch
• amplify
• attenuate
• thin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shorten
• cut
• reduce
• curtail
• cut back
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• abridge
• abbreviate
• thicken

elongate

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adjective

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long
• extended
• large
• outstretched
• lengthy
• oblong
• rectangular
• extensive
• longish
• king-size
• sizable
• oversize
• far-reaching
• big
• substantial
• considerable
• super
• jumbo
• hefty
• overscale
• largish
• hulking
• biggish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short
• brief
• curt
• abbreviated
• curtailed
• diminished
• small
• tiny
• shortish
• abridged
• little
• miniature
• diminutive
• shortened
• puny
• undersized
• minute
• smallish
• wee
• bitty
• teeny

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elongate

Verb

In 1963, an umpire’s foul call on Willie McCovey’s towering ninth-inning fly ball elongated the game into a 16-inning marathon. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Curtains mounted well above the window frame can elongate a wall and shift the perception of height, while floor-to-ceiling treatments always add drama and polish. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Different strategies in Stage 1 NASCAR alternating the stage lengths in an attempt to curb fuel-saving in the final two stages meant an elongated Stage 1, where teams would be forced to conserve fuel. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026