elongate
Translation
to elongate, to lengthen, to stretch
Examples
The artist elongated the figures in the painting.
The artist elongated the figures in the painting.
The shadows elongate as the sun sets.
The shadows elongate as the sun sets.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) longer The artist elongated the figures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lengthen, stretch, extend; Antonyms: shorten, contract
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'longus' (long). Literally 'to make long out'.
Memory Tips
Notice it has 'long' right in the middle: e-LONG-ate.