prolongeth

Verb

prolong (third-person singular simple present prolongs, present participle prolonging, simple past and past participle prolonged)

1. (transitive) To extend in space or length.
2. (transitive) To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
   • Complaining prolongs one’s pain.

   Synonyms:

   draw out

3. (transitive) To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
   • The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further.
4. (intransitive) To become longer; lengthen.