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   prolong

   /prəˈlɒŋ/

   verb

   • 1. extend the duration of: "an idea which prolonged the life of the engine by many years"
   • ▪ extend in spatial length: "the line of his lips was prolonged in a short red scar"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French prolonguer, from late Latin prolongare, from pro- ‘forward, onward’ + longus ‘long’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prolonger noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROLONG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Prolong means to make something last a longer time. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prolongProlong Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Prolong means to lengthen in time or extent, especially beyond usual limits. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, history, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › prolongPROLONG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Prolong definition: to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer. See examples of PROLONG used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROLONG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Prolong means to make something last a longer time. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciation tips.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prolongProlong - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To prolong is to make something last longer or to stretch it out in time. You see the word long in prolong and it's no trick. If you prolong an argument with a sibling, you make it longer than it naturally would be. Prolong always has to do with time.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROLONG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Prolong means to make something last longer or extend it in time or space. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms and related words, and see examples from various sources.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › prolongProlong - definition of prolong by The Free Dictionary

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   Prolong means to lengthen in duration or space; to extend or continue something. Find the origin, usage, and examples of prolong and its synonyms in different dictionaries and languages.