January 8, 2026

prolong

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/verb

To make something last longer or stretch further.

Example sentence

“Regular oil changes can prolong the life of your car.”

Often carries a negative shade: prolong the agony, prolong the suffering. 'Extend' is the neutral alternative.

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Related words

prominentSticking out or easily noticed; important and well known.prolificProducing a great deal of something, such as offspring, fruit, or creative work.promoteTo move someone up to a higher or better-paid position.proliferateTo grow or spread quickly in number.