elongate
gb/ɪlˈɔŋɡeɪt/ us/ɪlˈɔŋɡeɪt/
C1
Inglés
Acepciones
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Verbo
formal
C1
action
1
make something longer
To make something longer.
Patrón de uso:
elongate [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners often use it where simpler lengthen or make longer is more natural in everyday speech.
Sinónimos
lengthen (More common and more neutral.)
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extend (Often implies reaching outward or adding to an existing range.)
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stretch (Suggests pulling to make longer, sometimes temporarily.)
Antónimos
shorten (Make less long in length or time.)
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compress (Make smaller by pressing or squeezing together.)
Colocaciones
elongate a muscle
|elongate the spine
|elongate a limb
|elongate the neck
|elongate a hole
|elongate a shape
|elongate the timeline
|elongate the process
|elongate a sound
|elongate a syllable
Temas
general
|science
|writing
Ejemplos
- The therapist showed her how to elongate the muscles in her lower back.
- We need to elongate the deadline by two weeks to finish testing.
- In careful speech, some speakers elongate vowels for emphasis.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Try to elongate your neck when you sit.
- They elongated the meeting by adding one more topic.
Verbo
formal
C1
process
2
become longer over time
To get longer.
Patrón de uso:
[something] elongates
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with 'elaborate' (add details) or 'elongated' (adjective).
Sinónimos
lengthen (More general and more common.)
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stretch out (More informal; often physical movement.)
Antónimos
shrink (Become smaller or shorter.)
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contract (Become shorter, tighter, or smaller.)
Colocaciones
bones elongate
|cells elongate
|muscles elongate
|the neck elongates
|the body elongates
|the shadow elongates
|the shape elongates
|the gap elongates
Temas
science
|health
|nature
Ejemplos
- As the sun went down, the shadows elongated across the street.
- During adolescence, the long bones elongate rapidly.
- When the material warms up, it can elongate slightly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The shadow elongates in the evening.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
long and narrow in shape
Long and thin; shaped like a long oval.
Patrón de uso:
an elongate [noun]
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, elongated is much more common than elongate as an adjective.
Sinónimos
elongated (More common adjective form in general English.)
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oblong (Often used for a rectangle or oval that is longer than it is wide.)
Antónimos
rounded (More circular or not stretched in one direction.)
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compact (Shorter and more tightly shaped.)
Colocaciones
elongate shape
|elongate body
|elongate structure
|elongate leaf
|elongate cell
|elongate form
Temas
science
|design
Ejemplos
- The specimen has an elongate body with a narrow tail.
- They chose an elongate table to fit the long, thin room.
Verbo
formal
C2
action
4
make something longer than needed
To make something too long.
Patrón de uso:
elongate [a speech/text/explanation]
Error frecuente:
Often sounds critical; in neutral contexts, use 'make longer' or 'expand' depending on meaning.
Sinónimos
prolong (Focuses on making it last longer in time.)
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drag out (More informal and clearly negative.)
Antónimos
condense (Make shorter while keeping the main points.)
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summarize (Shorten by giving only key information.)
Colocaciones
elongate a speech
|elongate an explanation
|elongate the introduction
|elongate the discussion
|elongate the report
Temas
writing
|communication
Ejemplos
- Try not to elongate your answer; a few clear sentences are enough.
- The memo was clear until the final section elongated the argument with repeated points.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Don’t elongate the email; keep it short.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
elongate
AFI
GB/ɪlˈɔŋɡeɪt/
US/ɪlˈɔŋɡeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
elong - ate (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ate)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: elongate
- 3rd Person Singular: elongates
- Present Participle: elongating
- Past: elongated
Familia de palabras
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