elongate

verb
UK: /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/
US: /iˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/

  1. To make something longer.

    1. The artist wanted to elongate the statue's neck for effect.
    2. We can elongate the dress by adding a frill at the bottom of it.

  2. To stretch or extend in length.

    1. The metal will elongate when heated to a high temperature.
    2. The company decided to elongate the project timeline due to unforeseen issues.

Synonyms

stretch extend lengthen prolong
elongate adjective

  1. Extended in length; longer than usual.

    1. The elongate leaves swayed gently in the breeze.
    2. She admired the elongate shape of the vase on the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elongate" in English means: To make something longer., To stretch or extend in length..

The phonetic transcription of "elongate" is /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/ in British English and /iˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elongate": stretch, extend, lengthen, prolong.

Example usage of "elongate": "The artist wanted to elongate the statue's neck for effect.". More examples on the page.