prolonged

Words with a similar base: prolonged

'prolonged'

[prolong.v.01] as in: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

Examples:
We prolonged our stay
She extended her visit by another day
The meeting was drawn out until midnight

'prolonged'

[prolong.v.02] as in: lengthen or extend in duration or space

Examples:
We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
prolong the treatment of the patient
keep up the good work

'prolonged'

[drawn-out.s.01] as in: relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

Examples:
a drawn-out argument
an extended discussion
a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law
a prolonged and bitter struggle
protracted negotiations

'prolonged'

[elongated.s.01] as in: drawn out or made longer spatially

Examples:
Picasso's elongated Don Quixote
lengthened skirts are fashionable this year
the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes
a prolonged black line across the page

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