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temporize vs prolong

prolong vs temporize

temporize and prolong both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temporize No No Yes No
prolong No No Yes No
As verbs, prolong is a hypernym of temporize; that is, prolong is a word with a broader meaning than temporize:
  • temporize: draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  • prolong: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Other hypernyms of temporize include draw out, extend, protract.
temporize (verb) prolong (verb)
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Difference between temporize and prolong

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