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alongou

[ɐ.lõ.ˈɡow]
verb
stretched, lengthened, extended
1. Third person singular preterite of 'alongar' - to make longer or extend in length
He stretched the rope.
Ele alongou a corda.
2. To prolong or extend in duration
She lengthened her stay in the city.
Ela alongou sua permanência na cidade.
3. To reach or extend towards
He stretched out his arm to grab the book.
Ele alongou o braço para pegar o livro.
Synonyms
estendeuprolongouesticouexpandiu
Antonyms
encurtoudiminuiureduziu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alongou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
alongou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

alongar a mão
alongar a conversa
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