Synonyms and antonyms of To make something continue or last longer in American Thesaurus

prolong (verb)

to make something last longer

draw out ()

to make something continue longer than usual

perpetuate (verb)

to make something such as a situation or process continue, especially one that is wrong, unfair, or dangerous

keep (verb)

to make something continue to operate or exist

string out ()

to make something last longer than necessary

drag out ()

to make something continue for longer than necessary

prolongation (noun)

very formal the action of making something last longer

hold over ()

to let a play or movie continue for longer than was planned because it is so successful

eke out ()

to make something such as money or food last as long as possible

spin out ()

to make something last for a long time, usually longer than is good or necessary

extend (verb)

to increase the time that something lasts

keep (verb)

to make someone continue doing something

keep the wheels turning ()

to make something continue to happen or operate

nurture (verb)

to provide the necessary conditions for something to grow and develop

prolong the agony ()

to make an unpleasant feeling last longer, especially by making someone wait

renew (verb)

to arrange for something to continue for a longer period of time