Meaning of lengthen in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/

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1. Verb

   lengthen

   Definitions

   1. make longer

   Examples

   • « Lengthen this skirt, please »

   Antonyms

   • shorten
2. 2. become long or longer

   Examples

   • « In Spring, the days lengthen »

   Antonyms

   • shorten

Famous quotes

• « To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals. »
  Benjamin Franklin

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