lengthen (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈleŋθən/

Definition

To make or become longer in duration or extent.

Examples

• The company decided to lengthen the training program to cover more topics.

• As the sun set, the shadows began to lengthen across the field.

• They had to lengthen the runway to accommodate larger aircraft.

How to Use lengthen

lengthen something (transitive verb)

To cause something to become longer. — "We need to lengthen the rope to reach the other side."

lengthen (intransitive verb)

To become longer. — "The nights will lengthen as winter approaches."

Synonyms of lengthen

Words with a similar meaning to lengthen:

• extend
• prolong
• stretch
• amplify

Antonyms of lengthen

Words with the opposite meaning to lengthen:

• shorten
• reduce

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