elongate
verb (used with object)
to draw out to greater length; lengthen; extend.
had elongated
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past perfectof elongate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Spinosaurs had elongated skulls reminiscent of crocodiles with lots of conical teeth - perfect for grasping slippery prey - as well as strong arms and big claws.
From Reuters ● Jun. 9, 2022
The swimming scale worms also had elongated appendages, which they could extend to stay buoyant and float in the water column.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
His houses had elongated windows to draw natural light into the space and pervasive white walls to reflect it throughout the room.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2021
When spoons did become common tableware, they had elongated bowls, less suitable for chopping food than balancing tiny reservoirs of soup.
From Time Magazine Archive
But now the words had elongated and changed.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
