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
Galileo determined that Gaspra has an irregular and elongated shape measuring about 12 miles long and 7 miles wide. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 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
  • This came soon after Christie Brinkley styled leg-lengthening bootcut jeans for the red carpet, which convinced me to swap my baggy pairs for sleek lookalikes.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Those disruptions have lengthened voyages and driven up tanker costs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 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
  • Agencies should extend eligibility windows for career development awards, and universities should adjust promotion timelines and protect trainees.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The upscale vibe extends to chic beachfront cafés, refined cocktail lounges, boutique retailers, and galleries featuring local designers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of extend
Adjective
  • By allowing advanced sonar capabilities to be deployed further forward and for extended periods of time, LDS significantly enhances operational persistence while reducing risks to personnel and high-value assets, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The slightly tottering, Polish-speaking android addressed the crowd before Żydowicz joined it for an extended back-and-forth about the role of AI in cinema.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of extended
Verb
  • The Kamiński/Spielberg collaboration, which now stretches over 30 years and more than 20 films, has to count as one of the most significant artistic collaborations in American cinema history.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The disparate destinations of McPherson’s childhood, farms that stretched to Gainesville connected on smaller roads, were morphing, but to Woodrow’s eyes, big-deal nights out still seemed distant.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of stretch
Verb
  • FinFETs helped manufacturers increase performance and energy efficiency across generations of smartphone, computer, and server processors.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those figures increase to 14 tons and 20 tons, respectively, for the larger 9×4 variant.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of increase

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“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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