elonglate v. extend v. lengthen v. stretch out

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For the above sentence, I would like to check which of the following words are correct, in the same sense and idiomatic

1.I extended the antenna on my radio to its full length.
2.I elongated the antenna on my radio to its full length.
3.I lengthened the antenna on my radio to its full length.
4.I stretched out the antenna on my radio to its full length.

Source: Newbury House Dictionary

Thank you.

Rover_KE · Accepted Answer

Only #1 is colloquial.

Hhtt · Answer

Rover_KEOnly #1 is colloquial.

I have forgotten to say it is the original but what do you think about 3. and 4.

I think they should be O.K.

Thank you.

Rover_KE · Answer

I repeat: they are not colloquial.

I would accept 'pulled out'.

'Stretched' is used for material with elasticity.

elonglate v. extend v. lengthen v. stretch out

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