Synonyms for

Prolonging

Verb / prəʊˈlɔ:ŋɪŋ / Another word for prolonging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of something.

Synonyms & similar words

drawout prolong extend sustain keepup protract extend protract stretch lengthen delay widen elongate continue sustain expand increase amplify augment enlarge broaden recur

Example sentences

  1. He was prolonging the conversation to avoid going home.
  2. The company was trying to prolong the life of its product.
  3. The athlete was trying to prolong his career by staying healthy.
  4. She was prolonging her vacation by staying an extra day.
  5. The teacher was prolonging the class to finish the lesson.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result. - Robert Green Ingersoll
  • The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness. - William Saroyan
  • It is not in the pursuit of happiness that we find fulfillment, it is in the happiness of pursuit. - Denis Waitley

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