Prolong Definition

prə-lông, -lŏng
prolonged, prolonging, prolongs
verb
prolonged, prolonging, prolongs
To lengthen or extend in time or space.
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Origin of Prolong

  • Middle English prolongen from Old French prolonguer from Late Latin prōlongāre Latin prō- forth pro–1 Latin longus long del-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Prolong Sentence Examples

  • He quickened his pace, having little reason to prolong the trip.

  • Though his recovery was rapid and complete, he did not choose to prolong his stay abroad.

  • When Leopold I., duke of Austria, took Richard prisoner and delivered him to the emperor, Philip did his utmost by offers of money to prolong his captivity, and, allied with the English king's brother.

  • Not only will this save energy, it will prolong the life of your clothes.

  • To prolong the life of your hair trimmers, you will need to clean them regularly.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

GNGONG

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prolong

Words Starting With P and Ending With G

Starts With P & Ends With GStarts With PR & Ends With GStarts With P & Ends With NG

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With G