elongate

• Describe algo que se ha hecho más largo o que tiene forma alargada o estirada.

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.

   alargado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosattenuateattenuatedelongatedextendedlongnarrowoblongslenderstretchedthin

   Antónimosshortsquatstubby

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo más largo, especialmente en relación con la longitud física o la duración.

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.

   Alargar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antónimosabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten