Synonyms of elongates

elongates

verb

present tense third-person singular of elongate

as in lengthens

to make longer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthens
• extends
• stretches
• increases
• prolongs
• expands
• protracts
• enlarges
• draws out
• drags (out)
• outstretches
• amplifies
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• reduces
• decreases
• cuts
• diminishes
• lessens
• curtails
• abbreviates
• abridges
• thickens
• cuts back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elongates

The single pleat elongates the leg, and the lining ensures zero see-through. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

The Italian manicure, also known as the slimline manicure, is a technique that visually elongates and slenderizes nail beds. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 July 2026

The continuous tone-on-tone color elongates the silhouette and has a refined finish. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026

These lightweight shorts have a high-rise silhouette that elongates your legs and come in a handful of colors that pair easily with a variety of tops. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 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