linear vs elongate

linear and elongate both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, linear and elongate are synonyms defined as:

linear (adjective)	elongate (adjective)
of or in or along or relating to a line; involving or having a single dimension	having notably more length than width; being long and slender
designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree	(of a leaf shape) long and narrow
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
measured lengthwise
(of a leaf shape) long and narrow

linear (verb)	elongate (verb)
	make long or longer by pulling and stretching