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Meaning ofelongatein English

elongate

Past Tenseelongated
Participle Verbelongating
Third Person Singularelongates

Definitions

Adjective
1. to lengthen or extend something; make longer
  The exercise will help elongate your muscles.
2. to move away or recede from something
  The company will elongate the production line to increase efficiency.
Verb
1. to become longer or more slender; grow
  As the plant grows, its stem will elongate and reach for the sunlight.
2. having a long and slender shape; extended
  The architect designed the building to elongate the city's skyline.
3. to stretch or lengthen something; make longer
  The new policy will elongate the process of hiring new employees.
4. to become longer or more extended (naturally, over time)
  The roots of the tree will naturally elongate as they search for water.