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prolong

/prə'lɔŋ/

Synonyms of prolong Antonyms of prolong Examples of prolong Usage of prolong Parts of prolong Definition that contains prolong Words sounding like prolong Explanation of prolong

verb
lengthen or extend in duration or space
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"prolong the treatment of the patient"

Similar:

keep up sustain

type of:
bear on carry on continue preserve uphold
verb
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
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"We prolonged our stay"

Similar:

draw out extend protract

type of:
lengthen

Examples of prolong

"prolong the treatment of the patient"
"We prolonged our stay"