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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Prolonged (); p. pr. & vb. n.Prolonging.] [F. prolonger, L. prolongare; pro before, forth + longus long. See Long, a., and cf. Prolongate, Purloin. ] 1. To extend in space or length; as, to prolong a line. 2. To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue; as, to prolong one's days. Prolong awhile the traitor's life. Shak. The unhappy queen with talk prolonged the night. Dryden. 3. To put off to a distant time; to postpone. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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