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elongate

/ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt/

/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/

Translations

elongateverb

elongated

Past Simple

elongated

Past Participle

elongating

Gerund

/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪt/

/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪt/

allongerSens courant en français pour rendre plus long, notamment en longueur.

The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.

L’artiste a décidé d’allonger le cou de la figure pour lui donner une apparence plus élégante.

Additional translations

étirerPour l’idée d’étendre ou de prolonger en longueur, surtout dans un contexte concret ou visuel.

Synonyms

Antonyms

elongateadjective

more elongate

Comp.

most elongate

Super.

/ˈiːlɒŋɡeɪt/

/ɪˈlɔŋɡeɪt/

allongéSe dit d’une forme nettement plus longue que large.

The elongate leaves of the plant swayed gently in the breeze.

Les feuilles allongées de la plante se balançaient doucement dans la brise.

Additional translations

étiréS’emploie parfois pour insister sur l’aspect étendu ou allongé d’une forme ou d’un tracé.

Synonyms

Definitions

elongateverb

To make something longer, especially in relation to its width.

The artist decided to elongate the figure's neck to give it a more elegant appearance.

To extend or stretch out in length.

The shadows began to elongate as the sun set behind the hills.

To become longer; to lengthen.

Under constant tension, the cable will gradually elongate.

elongateadjective

Having a shape that is much longer than it is wide.

The elongate leaves of the plant swayed gently in the breeze.

Stretched out or extended in length.

The artist's elongate brush strokes gave the painting a sense of movement.