elongate

/'i:lɔɳgit/

Thân thiện

The scientist uses a tool to elongate the metal wire.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Having notably more length than width; being long and slender: Describes an object or shape that is significantly longer than it is wide, often with a thin, narrow form.
   • (Of a leaf shape) long and narrow: A specific botanical term describing leaves that are much longer than they are wide.

2. Verb:

   • To make long or longer by pulling and stretching: To increase the length of something, typically by applying force to stretch it.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The insect had an elongate body, perfect for slipping through narrow cracks.
  • Botanists noted the plant's elongate leaves, which helped it capture sunlight in the dense forest.

• Verb:

  • The artist used special tools to elongate the clay into a thin, elegant vase.
  • You can carefully elongate the dough by pulling it from both ends.

Advanced Usage

• In a figurative sense: To extend or prolong in a non-physical way.
  • The director chose to elongate the final scene to build suspense.
• "Elongated" (Adjective): The past participle form is commonly used as an adjective meaning "made longer" or "appearing long and stretched."
  • The setting sun cast elongated shadows across the field.

Variants and Related Words

• Elongation (n): The process of elongating or the state of being elongated.
  • The elongation of the metal rod occurred under intense heat and pressure.
• Elongated (adj): Made longer; stretched out.
  • Her elongated silhouette was visible against the bright window.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Lengthened, extended, stretched, slender, narrow.
• Verb: Lengthen, extend, stretch, prolong, draw out.

Antonyms

• Adjective: Squat, stubby, wide, broad.
• Verb: Shorten, shrink, contract, abbreviate.

Related Phrases

• To elongate oneself: To stretch one's body to its full length (often used for animals or in descriptive writing).
  • The cat elongated itself along the warm windowsill.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having notably more length than width; being long and slender
   • an elongate tail tapering to a point
   • the old man's gaunt and elongated frame
2. (of a leaf shape) long and narrow

Verb

1. make long or longer by pulling and stretching
   • stretch the fabric

Từ đồng nghĩa

• elongated
• linear
• stretch