Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Elongate.
Elongate - as an adjective satellite
Having notably more length than width; being long and slender
Example: "An elongate tail tapering to a point"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elongated11Elongate - as a verb
Make long or longer by pulling and stretching
Example: "Stretch the fabric"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stretch12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthen12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Elongate - as an adjective
Lengthened, extended, elongated; relatively long and slender.
Example: "Painted turtles lay oval, elongate eggs."
Example Sentences
"The yoga instructor taught us how to elongate our spines during class."
"She used a special machine to elongate the sleeves of her dress."
"The stretch limousine can elongate to accommodate more passengers."
"To create an illusion of taller ceilings, they decided to elongate the curtains."
"The scientist proposed a theory that time dilation can elongate the perception of events."
Word Game Points
Is ELONGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, elongate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ELONGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ELONGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, elongate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordELONGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is ELONGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, elongate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordELONGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
