Prolong
121ἀπομεμήκυνται — ἀπομηκύνω prolong perf ind mp 3rd sg ἀπομηκύνω prolong perf ind mp 3rd pl (epic ionic) ἀπομηκύνω prolong perf ind mp 3rd sg …
122extend — [ek stend′, ikstend′] vt. [ME extended < L extendere < ex , out + tendere, to stretch: see THIN] 1. to stretch out or draw out to a certain point, or for a certain distance or time 2. to enlarge in area, scope, influence, meaning, effect,… …
123keep up — verb 1. maintain a required pace or level (Freq. 6) He could not keep up and dropped out of the race • Hyponyms: ↑keep step, ↑keep pace • Entailment: ↑compete, ↑vie, ↑contend …
124prolongation — noun 1. the act of prolonging something (Freq. 1) there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks • Syn: ↑protraction, ↑perpetuation, ↑lengthening • Derivationally related forms: ↑perpetuate ( …
125right-to-die — /ruyt teuh duy /, adj. asserting or advocating the right to refuse extraordinary medical measures to prolong one s life when one is terminally ill or irreversibly comatose: right to die laws. [1975 80] * * * right to die «rysmh>tuh DY»,… …
126pro|long´ment — pro|long «pruh LNG, LONG», transitive verb. 1. to make longer; extend; stretch: »Good care may prolong a sick person s life. The author cleverly prolonged the suspense in his mystery novel. It was useless to prolong the discussion (Edith Wharton) …
127pro|long´er — pro|long «pruh LNG, LONG», transitive verb. 1. to make longer; extend; stretch: »Good care may prolong a sick person s life. The author cleverly prolonged the suspense in his mystery novel. It was useless to prolong the discussion (Edith Wharton) …
128pro|long´a|ble — pro|long «pruh LNG, LONG», transitive verb. 1. to make longer; extend; stretch: »Good care may prolong a sick person s life. The author cleverly prolonged the suspense in his mystery novel. It was useless to prolong the discussion (Edith Wharton) …
