allungare

Definitions of allungare
  1. verb
    make longer
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    antonyms:
    accorciare, raccorciare, scorciare
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
    types:
    dilungare, prolungare, prorogare, protrarre
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
    avvitarsi
    prolong or extend
    type of:
    accrescere, ampliare, amplificare, aumentare, incrementare, ingrossare
    make bigger or more
  2. verb
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
    synonyms: dilungare, prolungare, prorogare, protrarre
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    types:
    avvitarsi
    prolong or extend
  3. verb
    make less strong or intense
    synonyms: annacquare
  4. verb
    lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
    synonyms: annacquare, corrompere, subornare
  5. verb
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
    synonyms: annacquare, corrompere, demoralizzare, depravare, pervertire, subornare
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    types:
    imbastardire
    change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms
    type of:
    alterare, cambiare, fare cambiare, fare mutare, modificare, mutare
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  6. verb
    increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
    synonyms: annacquare, corrompere, subornare
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    type of:
    accrescere, ampliare, amplificare, aumentare, incrementare, ingrossare
    make bigger or more
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