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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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