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Elongate

usgb/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/Volume
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Action Process

Use 'elongate' to describe the action of making something longer, implying a deliberate change.

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The tailor will elongate the dress sleeves.
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Time Span

'Elongate' can imply stretching out time, often to emphasize duration or patience required.

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The seminar will elongate into the evening.
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Not Instantaneous

The process of elongating usually happens gradually, not instantly.

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These curtains are too short; we'll have to elongate them over the weekend.
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