prolong

[pruh-lawng, -long] / prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /

VERB

extend, draw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue delay drag out lengthen perpetuate protract stall

STRONG

hold increase pad stretch

WEAK

carry on drag one's feet hold up let it ride make longer spin out stretch out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate advance cease expedite further halt shorten stop

Example Sentences

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It likely will prolong the conflict, now entering its seventh week, and the economic and market damage it has wrought well into the summer months.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The OECD’s chief economist, Stefano Scarpetta, warned that damage to energy infrastructure from the Middle East conflict could prolong high energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Babies can be identified as having SMA through a heel prick test and early treatment can prolong their lives.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

That would prolong any gains seen in benchmark crude prices, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Then I try to cover for myself, and prolong my time with her.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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