OVERLENGTHEN Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word overlengthen. (close relations)
overlengthening
Best Alternative Words for OVERLENGTHEN
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elongate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a leaf shape) long and narrow • having notably more length than width; being long and slender verb • make long or longer by pulling and stretching | ||||||||
lengthen | verbv | |||||||
verb • make longer • become long or longer | ||||||||
prolong | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • lengthen or extend in duration or space | ||||||||
protract | verbv | |||||||
verb • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer | ||||||||
stretch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large and unbroken expanse or distance • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • a straightaway section of a racetrack • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent • extension to or beyond the ordinary limit • an unbroken period of time during which you do something • the capacity for being stretched adjective satellite • having an elongated seating area • easily stretched verb • occupy a large, elongated area • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • become longer by being stretched and pulled • make long or longer by pulling and stretching • lie down comfortably • pull in opposite directions • extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance • extend one's body or limbs |