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lengthen

verb

length·​en ˈleŋ(k)-thən How to pronounce lengthen (audio)
ˈlen(t)-
lengthened; lengthening ˈleŋ(k)th-niŋ How to pronounce lengthen (audio)
ˈlen(t)th-;
ˈleŋ(k)-thə-,
ˈlen(t)-

transitive verb

: to make longer

intransitive verb

: to grow longer
lengthener
ˈleŋ(k)th-nər How to pronounce lengthen (audio)
ˈlen(t)th-;
ˈleŋ(k)-thə-
ˈlen(t)-
noun

Synonyms

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extend, lengthen, prolong, protract mean to draw out or add to so as to increase in length.

extend and lengthen imply a drawing out in space or time but extend may also imply increase in width, scope, area, or range.

extend a vacation
extend welfare services
lengthen a skirt
lengthen the workweek

prolong suggests chiefly increase in duration especially beyond usual limits.

prolonged illness

protract adds to prolong implications of needlessness, vexation, or indefiniteness.

protracted litigation

Example Sentences

The days lengthened with the approach of spring. Proper care will lengthen the life of the engine. lengthen a pair of trousers
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of lengthen was in the 14th century

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