Dictionary Entry

lengthen

verb

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Meaning

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To make or become longer.

Example Sentence

The teacher asked the students to lengthen their essays by adding more details and examples.

Usage Note

Used to describe the action of making something physically longer, or extending its duration, scope, or reach. This can apply to objects, time periods, or abstract concepts.

Synonyms

extend elongate stretch prolong expand increase

Antonyms

shorten contract reduce decrease abridge