protract
verbDivide protract into syllables:
pro · tract
How to pronounce protract:
Definition of protract:
- protract (verb):
- to prolong in time or space continue
- to lengthen or extend (a situation etc.)
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer.
Synonyms for protract:
elongatecontinuespinprolongextendcarrystretchlengthentemporizeAntonyms for protract:
cutrestrictdiminishepitomisedecreaseexpeditepruneslashrecapaccelerateShow 15 more
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