prolong

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(verb.)

ADV

indefinitely

We cannot prolong this meeting indefinitely, so let's make a decision now.

artificially

deliberately

She deliberately prolonged the meeting so she wouldn't have to go home early.

unduly, unnecessarily

The doctor warned that staying in bed would unduly prolong her recovery time.

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verb

1

To extend in space or length.

2

To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.

Complaining prolongs one’s pain.

The departure was not unduly prolonged. In the road Mr. Love and the driver favoured the company with a brief chanty running. “Got it?—No, I ain't, 'old on,—Got it? Got it?—No, 'old on sir.”

3

To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

4

To become longer; lengthen.

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verb — lengthen in time

verb — lengthen or extend in duration or space

sustain

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Complaining prolongs one’s pain.

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The departure was not unduly prolonged. In the road Mr. Love and the driver favoured the company with a brief chanty running. “Got it?—No, I ain't, 'old on,—Got it? Got it?—No, 'old on sir.”

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03

The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

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04

Prolong the agony.

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05

I'd like to prolong my stay in America.

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06

Gooseberries can prolong your life.

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