Another word for prolong | Synonyms for prolong

Another word for prolong

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prolong

v.

continue, hold, draw out; see increase 1, lengthen 1.

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Another word for prolong

verb

To make or become longer:

draw out, elongate, extend, lengthen, prolongate, protract, spin (out), stretch (out). (Mathematics) produce. See increase, long

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He quickened his pace, having little reason to prolong the trip.
Of Spain, could not prolong their resistance.
When Leopold I., duke of Austria, took Richard prisoner and delivered him to the emperor, Philip did his utmost by offers of money to prolong his captivity, and, allied with the English king's brother.
Though his recovery was rapid and complete, he did not choose to prolong his stay abroad.
Numerous eminences, however, prolong the mountainous features to the North Sea and south-eastward to Glen More.

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