prolong
verb (used with object)
to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer.
prolongable
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a word derived from
prolong.
Example Sentences
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An increased time of utterance must be secured through the prolongable vowels and consonants, rather than through pauses, though the latter must also be somewhat extended.
From The Voice and Spiritual Education by Hiram Corson
