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Vocabulary Entry
elongate
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To make something longer or to stretch it out.
Example Sentences
"The designer plans to elongate the shape of the dress to create a more elegant silhouette."
"As the rubber band was pulled, it began to elongate."
"The process will elongate the cable to fit the new design requirements."
A
adjective
Having been made longer in duration or size.
Example Sentences
"The elongated shadow of the tree stretched across the lawn."
"Her face had an elongated appearance in the portrait."
"The team developed an elongated model for the experiment to increase efficiency."