Elongate: meaning, definitions and examples

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elongate

[ ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt ]

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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

Word origin

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.