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protract

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Learn the meaning of protract with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

protract

(verb)

Meaning

to extend in time or duration

Example

"The teacher decided to protract the exam to allow more time for students."

Synonyms

extendprolong

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'protractus', meaning to draw out.
Related word forms
  • verb: protracted
  • noun: protraction