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| 1. | [ verb ] lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer | |
| Synonyms: | extend draw_out protract | |
| Examples: | : "We prolonged our stay" "She extended her visit by another day" "The meeting was drawn out until midnight" |
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| Related terms: | lengthen spin temporize extend carry prolongation lengthiness extension | |
| 2. | [ verb ] lengthen or extend in duration or space | |
| Synonyms: | sustain keep_up | |
| Examples: | "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible" "prolong the treatment of the patient" "keep up the good work" |
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| Related terms: | continue retain prolongation maintainer | |
| Similar spelling: |
prolonge prolonged proline prelone praline |
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