lengthen
length·en
verb \ˈleŋ(k)-thən, ˈlen(t)-\length·enedlength·en·ing\ˈleŋ(k)th-niŋ, ˈlen(t)th-; ˈleŋ(k)-thə-, ˈlen(t)-\
Definition of LENGTHEN
transitive verb
: to make longer
intransitive verb
: to grow longer
— length·en·er \ˈleŋ(k)th-nər, ˈlen(t)th-; ˈleŋ(k)-thə-, ˈlen(t)-\ noun
See Examples of LENGTHEN
- The days lengthened with the approach of spring.
- Proper care will lengthen the life of the engine.
- lengthen a pair of trousers
First Known Use of LENGTHEN
14th century
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