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Prolong

usgb/prəˈlɔːŋ/Volume
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Positive Extension

Often implies a desirable increase in time or experience.

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Vacationers might prolong their trip to enjoy more sights.
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Planned Duration

Suggests a deliberate action to make something last, not by chance.

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She read slowly to prolong the enjoyment of the book.
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Time Sensitivity

Used when time is an important factor in the context.

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The director decided to prolong the deadline for the project submission.
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