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

One theory, proposed in seminal papers by the Italian hydrologist Andrea Rinaldo and colleagues in the early 1990s, says that river networks are elongated at large scales because this is the most energy-efficient way of transporting water downhill. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Then, to elongate the eyes, sweep your favorite powder bronzer through the crease and add highlight to the inner corner. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 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