elongate vs stretch

stretch vs elongate

elongate is not a noun while stretch is a noun.

elongate and stretch both are adjectives.

elongate and stretch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
elongate	No	Yes	Yes	No
stretch	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, elongate and stretch are synonyms defined as:

elongate and stretch: make long or longer by pulling and stretching

elongate (noun)	stretch (noun)
	exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
	extension to or beyond the ordinary limit
	a straightaway section of a racetrack
	the capacity for being stretched
	a large and unbroken expanse or distance
	an unbroken period of time during which you do something

elongate (adjective)	stretch (adjective)
having notably more length than width; being long and slender	easily stretched
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow	having an elongated seating area

elongate (verb)	stretch (verb)
make long or longer by pulling and stretching	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
	extend one's body or limbs
	become longer by being stretched and pulled
	make long or longer by pulling and stretching
	extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
	pull in opposite directions
	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
	lie down comfortably
	occupy a large, elongated area

Difference between elongate and stretch

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