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elongate

 

[ ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

stretch

To make something longer, especially in a way that is not natural or usual.

Synonyms

extend, lengthen, prolong

Examples of usage

  • The artist elongated the woman's neck in the painting.
  • She elongated her legs by wearing high heels.

Translations

Translations of the word "elongate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alongar

🇮🇳 लंबा करना

🇩🇪 verlängern

🇮🇩 memperpanjang

🇺🇦 подовжувати

🇵🇱 wydłużać

🇯🇵 延ばす (のばす)

🇫🇷 allonger

🇪🇸 alargar

🇹🇷 uzatmak

🇰🇷 연장하다

🇸🇦 إطالة

🇨🇿 prodloužit

🇸🇰 predĺžiť

🇨🇳 延长 (yáncháng)

🇸🇮 podaljšati

🇮🇸 lengja

🇰🇿 ұзарту

🇬🇪 გაგრძელება

🇦🇿 uzatmaq

🇲🇽 alargar

Etymology

The word 'elongate' originated from the Latin word 'elongatus', which means 'lengthen'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The prefix 'e-' signifies 'out' or 'away', and 'longus' means 'long'. Over time, 'elongate' has been used to describe the action of making something longer or extending its length.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,338, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.