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prolong in Dutch

prolong in Dutch is bestendigen — prolong means to make something last longer than it otherwise would.

prolong in Dutch

bestendigen
verb
(transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

What does "prolong" mean?

  1. verb To make something last longer than it otherwise would.
    "The doctors managed to prolong his life by several years with the new treatment."
  2. verb To put something off until a later time; to delay.
    "They kept prolonging the decision, hoping the problem would solve itself."
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prolong in a sentence

  • The doctors managed to prolong his life by several years with the new treatment.
  • Please don't prolong the meeting — everyone wants to go home.
  • They kept prolonging the decision, hoping the problem would solve itself.

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What is "prolong" in Dutch?

"prolong" in Dutch is bestendigen. prolong means: To make something last longer than it otherwise would.

How do you use "prolong" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctors managed to prolong his life by several years with the new treatment." In Dutch, "prolong" is bestendigen.

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