protracted

Verb

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
• simple past and past participle of protract

Adjective Satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
  • "protracted negotiations"

Adj

• Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Examples

• a protracted and bitter dispute

Synonyms

draw out, drawn-out, extend, extended, lengthy, prolong, prolonged, protract, abiding, chronic, continuate, diuturnal, durative, enduring, eternal, extending, lasting, long-drawn-out, long-lasting, longevous, longsome, perdurable, protracted

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