elongate

• Описывает что-то, что сделано длиннее или вытянуто по форме.

Describes something that is made longer or stretched out in shape.

1. Long and thinB2formal

   Having a shape that is longer than it is wide; stretched out.

   Удлинённый

   • The artist painted an elongate figure on the canvas.
   • The leaves of this plant are elongate and narrow.
   • The building had an elongate design, stretching along the river.

   Synonymsattenuateattenuatedelongatedextendedlongnarrowoblongslenderstretchedthin

   Antonymsshortsquatstubby

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по удлинению чего-либо, особенно в отношении физической длины или продолжительности.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something longer, especially in terms of physical length or duration.

1. Make longerB2formal

   To make something longer in length or duration.

   Удлинить

   • The artist elongated the figure in the painting for dramatic effect.
   • The company decided to elongate the deadline for the project.
   • Stretching exercises can help elongate your muscles.

   Synonymsdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antonymsabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten