lengthen

[Length·en]

To lengthen is to make something longer, either physically or in time. During the spring and early summer, the days lengthen, as sundown comes later and later.

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To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.

Verb
become long or longer; "In Spring, the days lengthen"

Verb
make longer; "Lengthen this skirt, please"


v. t.
To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.

v. i.
To become longer.


Lengthen

Length"en , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lengthenel ; p. pr. & vb. n. Lengthening .] To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.
What if I please to lengthen out his date.

Lengthen

Length"en, v. i. To become longer. Locke.

To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.

To become longer.

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Usage Examples

To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.

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