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elongate

The correct spelling is elongate.

How to pronounce elongate

verb

IPA: /ɪ.ˈlɔŋ.ˌɡeɪt/

Say it like: Elo-nga-te

The correct spelling is elongate. To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated. For example: "Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs."

Usage Examples

Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.
  2. 2.To become long or longer by being pulled or stretched; to become elongated.
  3. 3.To move to or place at a distance (from something).
  4. 4.To depart to, or be at, a distance (from something); especially, to recede apparently from the sun, as a planet in its orbit.

adjective

  1. 1.Lengthened, extended, elongated; relatively long and slender.

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