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lengthen Definition and Meaning in English (lengthen definition)

verb
Synonyms:extendprolongelongate
Quick Answer • Definition

Lengthen definition: To make something longer in physical extent or duration.

Definitions of Lengthen

  1. 1verb

    To make something longer in physical extent or duration.

Example Sentences

casual

“The tailor will lengthen the trousers for you.”

business

“We need to lengthen the deadline for the project.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenselengthened
present participlelengthening
nounlength
adjectivelong
comparativelonger

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Lengthen definition: To make something longer in physical extent or duration.
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'Lengthen' translates to 'lengthen' in English. Lengthen definition: To make something longer in physical extent or duration.
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