1. (adj)linear, elongate (of a leaf shape) long and narrow Synonyms: analogue, running(a), elongated, additive, linear, elongate, analog, one-dimensional Antonyms: compound, short
2. (verb)elongate, elongated having notably more length than width; being long and slender Synonyms: elongated, elongate, prolonged, lengthened, linear, extended Antonyms: compound, short
3. (verb)elongate, stretch make long or longer by pulling and stretching Synonyms: debase, stretch out, extend, stretch, stretch along, adulterate, dilute, elongate, load, unfold Antonyms: compound, short
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'elongate'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. elongate To protract is to cause to occupy a longer time than is usual, expected, or desirable. We defer a negotiation which we are slow to enter upon; we protract a negotiation which we are slow to con Synonyms: protract, continue, delay, elongate, lengthen, procrastinate, defer, draw out, extend, postpone, prolong Antonyms: abbreviate, conclude, curtail, hurry, reduce, abridge, contract, hasten, limit, shorten