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

单词	lengthening
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 lengthening 1 of 2 noun as in extension the act of making longer a lengthening of the school year is favored by many of the parents in the school district Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance extension prolonging prolongation elongation stretching drawing out Antonyms & Near Antonyms shortening curtailment abbreviation cutback abridgement abridgment lengthening 2 of 2 verb present participle of lengthen as in stretching 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 stretching increasing extending prolonging elongating protracting expanding outstretching enlarging drawing out thinning amplifying dragging (out) attenuating Antonyms & Near Antonyms shortening reducing cutting decreasing curtailing diminishing abridging lessening abbreviating thickening cutting back See More
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