prolonging

Meanings

• Verb

  To make last longer; extend the duration of.

  - "He prolonged his stay in the city."
  - "The doctor prescribed a medicine to prolong the life of the patient."

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Synonyms

draw out

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Variants

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prolong , prolongation , prolongations , prolonged , prolonger , prolongers , prolonging , prolongs

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Etymology

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From Old French prolonger, from prolonger, 'to extend, lengthen', from prolonge, 'prolonged, extended'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prolonging' is often used in medical contexts to describe the use of treatments or therapies to extend the life of a patient.

2. In music, a 'prolonged' chord is one that is held for a longer period of time than expected, creating a sense of tension and anticipation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extension: The act of making something last longer or expand in size.

2. Delay: The act of postponing or holding off something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'prolonging' is used metaphorically to describe the act of extending a moment or experience, often with a sense of melancholy or longing. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as 'prolonging' the children's fascination with him by leaving them gifts.

How to Memorize "prolonging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of extending or lengthening something to remember the meaning of 'prolonging'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prolonging' with the idea of making something last longer or extending an experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Prolong, which means to make last longer' to remember the meaning of the word.

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