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prolong

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of prolong

to make longer

  • would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
Synonyms of prolong

drag (out), draw out, elongate, extend, lengthen, outstretch, protract, stretch
Words Related to prolong

amplify, enlarge, expand, increase

attenuate, thin
Near Antonyms of prolong

decrease, diminish, lessen, reduce

thicken
Antonyms of prolong

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, cut, cut back, shorten

Synonym Discussion of prolong

extend, lengthen, prolong, protract mean to draw out or add to so as to increase in length. extend and lengthen imply a drawing out in space or time but extend may also imply increase in width, scope, area, or range.
    • extend a vacation
    • extend welfare services
    • lengthen a skirt
    • lengthen the workweek
prolong suggests chiefly increase in duration especially beyond usual limits.
    • prolonged illness
protract adds to prolong implications of needlessness, vexation, or indefiniteness.
    • protracted litigation

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