as in lengthens
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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Recent Examples of elongates
The subtle flare balances proportions, elongates legs, and according to shoppers, does very good things for the backside.
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Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
The preppy shoe, which often has a slight heel, elongates the legs when paired with this specific style of denim.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
The preppy shoe, which often has a slight heel, elongates the legs when paired with this specific style of denim.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Original EveryWear Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans Designed to hug your curves and shape your waist, the Zero Waistband Micro Flare Jeans have a flare leg and a high waist that elongates the legs.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongates
Verb
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When the cycle lengthens, growth is a tax on the balance sheet rather than a contribution.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Storing in the refrigerator lengthens that time to six to eight months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The kitchen stretches from the front of the restaurant along the side wall and into the back of the dining room.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Elongates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongates. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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