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Definition of Lengthen
1. Verb. Make longer. "They lengthen the cape "; "Lengthen this skirt, please"
Generic synonyms: Increase
Specialized synonyms: Draw Out, Extend, Prolong, Protract, Elongate, Stretch
Antonyms: Shorten
Specialized synonyms: Draw Out, Extend, Prolong, Protract, Elongate, Stretch
Antonyms: Shorten
2. Verb. Become long or longer. "In Spring, the days lengthen"
Definition of Lengthen
1. v. t. To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.
2. v. i. To become longer.
Definition of Lengthen
1. Verb. (transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To become longer. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lengthen
1. to make or become longer [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lengthen
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