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elongates

The correct spelling is elongates.

How to pronounce elongates

verb

Say it like: Elo-nga-tes

The correct spelling is elongates. To make long or longer by pulling and stretching; to make elongated.

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Definition

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.

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