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Definition

verb. to make something last longer.

Example Sentence

The medicine prolongs the life of the patient.

More Example Sentences

He prolongs the meeting to share ideas.

Synonyms

extend; lengthen; stretch

Antonyms

shorten; reduce; cut

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

prolongs
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • gongs
  • kong's
  • long's
  • longs
  • prongs
  • song's
  • songs
  • throngs
  • wong's
  • wrongs

  • alongs
  • belongs
  • prolongs
  • sarongs
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