prolongate

pro·lon·gate

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pruh-lawng-geyt, -long-]
- /prəˈlɔŋ geɪt, -ˈlɒŋ-/
- /prəlˈɒŋɡeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-lawng-geyt, -long-]
- /prəˈlɔŋ geɪt, -ˈlɒŋ-/

Definitions of prolongate word

verb with object prolongate to prolong. 1
verb prolongate to prolong 0

See all 2 definitions of prolongate

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Origin of prolongate

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Late Latin prōlongātus, past participle of prōlongāre to prolong; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Prolongate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prolongate

prolongate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for prolongate

verb prolongate

branch out — If a person or an organization branches out, they do something that is different from their normal activities or work.
crane — A crane is a large machine that moves heavy things by lifting them in the air.
craned — any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
craning — any large wading bird of the family Gruidae, characterized by long legs, bill, and neck and an elevated hind toe.
drag one's feet — to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail: They dragged the carpet out of the house.

All 14 Synonyms of prolongate