lengthen

/lˈɛŋθən/

/ˈɫɛŋkθən/, /ˈɫɛŋθən/

[verb]

to lengthen

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make something have an increase in length or duration

antonyms : shorten

1.1

to have an increase in length or duration

antonyms : shorten

Examples

1. She applied mascara to lengthen her eyelashes and make them stand out.

2. The farmer knew that as the day lengthens, so the cold strengthens, and he made sure to prepare his crops and livestock for the harsh winter ahead.

3. Feet behind me, lengthen the lever arm.

4. lengthen the neck.