NYT Dictionary

PROTRACT

/pɹoʊˈtɹækt/
Verbpro-TRACTpro-tract · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2026

Meaning

To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From the past participle stem of Latin prōtrahō. By surface analysis, pro- + tract.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

prolongextendadjournchattercontinuedawdledeferdelaydilatedraw

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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