verb · Hard SAT word

    Protract

    extend; lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

    Protract in a sentence

    The negotiations continued to protract well into the evening.

    Synonyms for protract

    Antonyms for protract

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    Vocabulary like protract appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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