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

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Advocates for the right to die, a movement that dates back to the 1970s, have historically raised concerns about the potentially dehumanizing nature of these interventions, which can lengthen a person’s life without improving its quality.

Jonathan Moens, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Rice water is a beauty treatment that has risen in popularity in recent years as many try to strengthen and lengthen their hair at home.

Emerald Elitou, Essence, 8 July 2022 The project will lengthen and widen the northbound ramp at the exit.

oregonlive, 29 July 2022 And without marketing, sales lead time could lengthen drastically, leading to burnout and churn of your sales staff.

Azadeh Williams, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The North Carolina Courage, sitting firmly in last place in the NWSL standings, seemed a prime candidate to lengthen that shutout streak.

oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 In multiple audits and investigations over several years, Metro repeatedly has been cited for prioritizing service over safety guidelines that could create or lengthen delays.

Justin George, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The veteran filmmaker originally set out to document actress Evan Rachel Wood’s successful drive to lengthen the statute of limitations for domestic violence felonies in California from three to five years.

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2022 As the days lengthen toward the summer solstice, the city’s roses unfurl their petals in an exuberant palette: coral, apricot, wine-red, lavender, sunny yellow.

Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 See More

lengthen

verb

as in to prolong

to make longer I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

prolong
extend
increase
stretch
elongate
protract
expand
draw out
enlarge
outstretch
amplify
drag (out)
attenuate
thin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

shorten
reduce
cut
curtail
abridge
decrease
diminish
abbreviate
lessen
thicken
cut back

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of lengthen are extend, prolong, and protract. While all these words 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

While the synonyms prolong and lengthen are close in meaning, prolong suggests chiefly increase in duration especially beyond usual limits.

prolonged illness

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

protracted litigation

单词	lengthen
释义	lengthen verb length·en ˈleŋ(k)-thən ˈlen(t)- lengthened; lengthening ˈleŋ(k)th-niŋ ˈlen(t)th-; ˈleŋ(k)-thə-, ˈlen(t)- transitive verb : to make longer intransitive verb : to grow longer lengthener ˈleŋ(k)th-nər ˈlen(t)th-; ˈleŋ(k)-thə- ˈlen(t)- noun Synonyms drag (out) draw out elongate extend outstretch prolong protract stretch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The days lengthened with the approach of spring. Proper care will lengthen the life of the engine. lengthen a pair of trousers Recent Examples on the Web Advocates for the right to die, a movement that dates back to the 1970s, have historically raised concerns about the potentially dehumanizing nature of these interventions, which can lengthen a person’s life without improving its quality. Jonathan Moens, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Rice water is a beauty treatment that has risen in popularity in recent years as many try to strengthen and lengthen their hair at home. Emerald Elitou, Essence, 8 July 2022 The project will lengthen and widen the northbound ramp at the exit. oregonlive, 29 July 2022 And without marketing, sales lead time could lengthen drastically, leading to burnout and churn of your sales staff. Azadeh Williams, Forbes, 29 June 2022 The North Carolina Courage, sitting firmly in last place in the NWSL standings, seemed a prime candidate to lengthen that shutout streak. oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2022 In multiple audits and investigations over several years, Metro repeatedly has been cited for prioritizing service over safety guidelines that could create or lengthen delays. Justin George, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The veteran filmmaker originally set out to document actress Evan Rachel Wood’s successful drive to lengthen the statute of limitations for domestic violence felonies in California from three to five years. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2022 As the days lengthen toward the summer solstice, the city’s roses unfurl their petals in an exuberant palette: coral, apricot, wine-red, lavender, sunny yellow. Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post, 17 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition lengthen verb length·en ˈleŋ-thən lengthened; lengthening : to make or become longer lengthen a dress lengthen verb as in to prolong to make longer I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance prolong extend increase stretch elongate protract expand draw out enlarge outstretch amplify drag (out) attenuate thin Antonyms & Near Antonyms shorten reduce cut curtail abridge decrease diminish abbreviate lessen thicken cut back See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of lengthen are extend, prolong, and protract. While all these words 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 While the synonyms prolong and lengthen are close in meaning, prolong suggests chiefly increase in duration especially beyond usual limits. prolonged illness Protract adds to prolong implications of needlessness, vexation, or indefiniteness. protracted litigation
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lengthen

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