elongate

• Descreve algo que foi feito mais longo ou que tem forma alongada, esticada ou comprida.

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.

   Alongado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosattenuateattenuatedelongatedextendedlongnarrowoblongslenderstretchedthin

   Antônimosshortsquatstubby

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de alongar algo, especialmente no que se refere ao comprimento ou à duração. Também pode ser usado de forma intransitiva, com o sentido de tornar-se mais comprido.

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.

   Alongar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdraw outextendlengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antônimosabbreviatecondensecontractcurtailshorten