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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for elongate

Verb

1. elongate, stretch, lengthen
usage: make long or longer by pulling and stretching; "stretch the fabric"

Adjective

1. linear, elongate, simple (vs. compound), unsubdivided
usage: of a leaf shape; long and narrow
2. elongate, elongated, long (vs. short)
usage: 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"
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