Meaning & use
Prolongs
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Extends the duration of something; makes something last longer.
See it in a sentence
Regular exercise prolongs a healthy, active life.
The delay only prolongs the uncertainty everyone is feeling.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'prolongare,' combining 'pro-' (forward) and 'longus' (long).
Words with a similar meaning
extendslengthens
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Words with an opposite meaning
shortenscurtails
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