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Protract Definition & Meaning

protract
verb
  1. lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"

"Protract" in song lyrics

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  • "tenaculum protract"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does protract mean?
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"
What part of speech is protract?
Protract is a verb.

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