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To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

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Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

In order to make language a lot more expressive and interesting you should try to vary the words you use as often as you can.

Synonyms for (verb) prolong

Synonyms: prolong, protract, extend, draw out Definition: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer Usage: We prolonged our stay; She extended her visit by another day; The meeting was drawn out until midnight

Hypernyms: lengthen Definition: make longer Usage: Lengthen this skirt, please

Synonyms: prolong, keep up, sustain Definition: lengthen or extend in duration or space Usage: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible; prolong the treatment of the patient; keep up the good work

Hypernyms: preserve, uphold, carry on, bear on, continue Definition: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last Usage: preserve the peace in the family; continue the family tradition; Carry on the old traditions