elongate
Translation
to elongate, to lengthen, to stretch
Examples
The shadows elongate in the evening.
The shadows elongate in the evening.
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck.
The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) longer The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck.
((sth.)) to become longer The shadows elongate in the evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lengthen, stretch, extend; Antonyms: shorten, contract
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'longus' (long). Literally 'to make long out'.
Memory Tips
The word contains 'long', which is a clear hint that it means to make something longer.