prolong

Verb

Verb Forms: prolonged, prolonging, prolongs

• To lengthen in duration or extend in space.
• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  • "We prolonged our stay"
• lengthen or extend in duration or space
  • "prolong the treatment of the patient"
• To extend in space or length.
• To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
• To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
• To become longer; lengthen.

Examples

• Complaining prolongs one’s pain.
• He tried to prolong the game, hoping for a better tile draw.
• The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.

Synonyms

draw out, extend, keep up, protract, sustain