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prolong  protract  extend  draw out
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Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer WordNet 3.0
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Lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
To make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend. Wiktionary
To make something last for more time than is necessary. Wiktionary (translation)
To cause to last for a longer period of time. Wiktionary
To become longer; lengthen. Wiktionary
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We prolonged our stay WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
She extended her visit by another day WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The meeting was drawn out until midnight WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
It seems the boss tries to draw out these meetings for as long as possible just to punish us. Wiktionary
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