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elongate

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verb

elon·​gate i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt How to pronounce elongate (audio)
(ˌ)ē-,
ˈē-ˌlȯŋ-
elongated; elongating

transitive verb

: to extend the length of

intransitive verb

: to grow in length

elongate

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adjective

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgā-təd How to pronounce elongate (audio)
(ˌ)ē-,
ˈē-ˌlȯŋ-
variants or elongated
1
: stretched out
2

Did you know?

Elongate is often found in scientific writing, but the adjective elongated is more common, and frequently used to describe body parts in discussions of anatomy. This was even the case when the superhero Elongated Man made his appearance back in 1960. But some other characters with the same powers—Plastic Man, Elastic Lad, and Mr. Fantastic—ended up having longer careers.

Example Sentences

Verb These stretching exercises can help elongate your leg muscles. New medical procedures have elongated the careers of many athletes. Adjective the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Monroe's famous sleepy bedroom eyes are actually a makeup trick, using eyeshadow and white eyeliner to elongate the lower lash line to help eyes appear bigger and brighter. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2022 Halter and cami straps provide additional support and help elongate the body. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 4 Aug. 2022 Both to elongate my legs and keep me as far away from the New York City pavement as possible. The Editors, Town & Country, 29 July 2022 Not only is her team 80% female, but the clothes themselves are flattering in an off-duty-CEO kind of way—think curve-hugging slip dresses, comfortable but sleek sneakers and boot heels, and pants that elongate the body without being way too tight. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2022 Tempo increases muscles’ time under tension and emphasizes the eccentric phase of muscle contraction (when muscle fibers elongate under a load, also called negatives). Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 11 July 2020 The metal doesn’t physically elongate; rather, the tolerances between the chain’s individual parts increase as material wears away. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020 In every other direction, the emptiness seemed to elongate, growing bluer and more chilled. Suzannah Showler, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 Off star and Oscar winner to elongate the swear in such a dramatic way. Clark Collis, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Late Latin elongatus, past participle of elongare to withdraw, from Latin e- + longus

First Known Use

Verb

1578, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Adjective

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of elongate was in 1578

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