oblongate
oblongate · oblongates · oblongated · oblongating
To extend into an oblong formTo extend into an oblong form; to elongate
Meaning
2 sensesTo extend into an oblong form; to elongate
To give an oblong shape to (something).
Origin
From New Latin oblongātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix).From New Latin oblongātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
oblongates, oblongating, oblongated, oblongatedregular · Lesson
| Base form | oblongate · to oblongate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | oblongates |
| Present participle | oblongating |
| Past simple | oblongated |
| Past participle | oblongated |
Tenses
oblongate · oblongated · will oblongate · have oblongatedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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