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

draw out ()

to make something continue longer than usual

drag out ()

to make something continue for longer than necessary

spin out ()

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

prolong (verb)

to make something last longer

perpetuate (verb)

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

string out ()

to make something last longer than necessary

eke out ()

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

keep (verb)

to make something continue to operate or exist

extend (verb)

to increase the time that something lasts

keep (verb)

to make someone continue doing something

hold over ()

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

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

prolongation (noun)

very formal the action of making something last longer

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