
Prolong
Positive Extension
Often implies a desirable increase in time or experience.
Vacationers might prolong their trip to enjoy more sights.
Planned Duration
Suggests a deliberate action to make something last, not by chance.
She read slowly to prolong the enjoyment of the book.
Time Sensitivity
Used when time is an important factor in the context.
The director decided to prolong the deadline for the project submission.