prolong, v.
(prolonged, prolonging, prolongs)
freq. cnt. 3
(prolonged, prolonging, prolongs)
freq. cnt. 3
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
draw out extend prolong protract
sample sentences
"We prolonged our stay""She extended her visit by another day"
"The meeting was drawn out until midnight"
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lengthen or extend in duration or space
<verb.stative> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 5
keep up prolong sustain
sample sentences
"We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible""prolong the treatment of the patient"
"keep up the good work"
verb frames
Somebody ----s somethingSomething ----s something
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Somebody ----s somethingSomething ----s something
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lexical pointers
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