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PROLONG

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Prolong.

Prolong - as a verb

Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

Example: "We prolonged our stay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outextendprotract
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lengthen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lengthen or extend in duration or space

Example: "We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep upsustain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear oncontinuepreserveuphold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"They decided to prolong their vacation by staying an extra week."
"His quick thinking helped to prolong the conversation."
"The medical treatment helped to prolong her life."
"We need to find a way to prolong the battery life of this device."
"The diplomat's negotiation skills managed to prolong the peace talks."
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Word Game Points

Is PROLONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prolong is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROLONG has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PROLONG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prolong is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROLONG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PROLONG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prolong is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROLONG has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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