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- \i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt, (ˌ)ē-, ˈē-ˌ\
- /ˈiː.lɒŋ.ɡeɪt/
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- \i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt, (ˌ)ē-, ˈē-ˌ\
Definitions of elongate word
- noun elongate Make (something) longer, especially unusually so in relation to its width. 1
- transitive verb elongate stretch, make longer 1
- verb elongate If you elongate something or if it elongates, you stretch it so that it becomes longer. 0
- verb elongate to make or become longer; stretch 0
- adjective elongate long and narrow; slender 0
- adjective elongate lengthened or tapered 0
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Parts of speech for Elongate
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elongate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for elongate
verb elongate
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- draw out — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- stretch — to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out): to stretch oneself out on the ground.
- draw — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- fill — to make full; put as much as can be held into: to fill a jar with water.
adjective elongate
- long — having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle.
- overlong — too or excessively long
- lengthy — having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey.
- protracted — to draw out or lengthen, especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong.
- oblong — elongated, usually from the square or circular form.
Antonyms for elongate
verb elongate
- shorten — to make short or shorter.
- abbreviate — If you abbreviate something, especially a word or a piece of writing, you make it shorter.
- curtail — If you curtail something, you reduce or limit it.
- constrict — If a part of your body, especially your throat, is constricted or if it constricts, something causes it to become narrower.
- contract — A contract is a legal agreement, usually between two companies or between an employer and employee, which involves doing work for a stated sum of money.
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