elongate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt/
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verb
R

make or become longer in shape or size

When you stretch the dough, it elongates into a thin sheet.

translation

v. make or become longer in shape or size

Word Forms

3rd Present elongates
Past elongated
Perfect elongated
Progressive elongating