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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

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