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extend slowly
[ɪkˈstend ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
estender lentamente
1.
to stretch out or make longer in a gradual or unhurried manner
The vine extends slowly up the trellis.
A videira estende-se lentamente pela treliça.
2.
to prolong or continue something at a measured pace
The project extends slowly due to budget constraints.
O projeto estende-se lentamente devido às limitações orçamentárias.
3.
to reach or stretch outward in a gradual progression
The road extends slowly through the mountain pass.
A estrada estende-se lentamente pela passagem da montanha.
Synonyms
stretch gradually
expand slowly
reach out leisurely
elongate gradually
unfold slowly
Antonyms
retract quickly
withdraw rapidly
shorten abruptly
contract suddenly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estender lentamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estender devagar
Colloquial alternative using 'devagar'
São Paulo
estender lentamente
Standard formal usage
Portugal
estender lentamente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
extend oneself
extend the olive branch
at a snail's pace
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