lengthen
verb
length·en
ˈleŋ(k)-thən 
ˈlen(t)-
lengthened; lengthening
ˈleŋ(k)th-niŋ,
ˈlen(t)th-;
ˈleŋ(k)-thə-
ˈlen(t)-
: to make longer
: to grow longer
Examples of lengthen in a Sentence
The days lengthened with the approach of spring.
Proper care will lengthen the life of the engine.
lengthen a pair of trousers
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The Mocs lengthened that to 10 with 7:33 remaining.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But, again, holding onto this frustration may only lengthen the process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Between 1970 and 2024, the growing season has lengthened in 172 of 198 U.S. cities studied by Climate Central, by an average of 20 days.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The Mets are counting on Vientos’ right-handed power bat to lengthen their lineup and protect the top of the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But, again, holding onto this frustration may only lengthen the process.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Between 1970 and 2024, the growing season has lengthened in 172 of 198 U.S. cities studied by Climate Central, by an average of 20 days.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The Mets are counting on Vientos’ right-handed power bat to lengthen their lineup and protect the top of the order.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lengthen
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“Lengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthen. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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lengthen
verb
length·en
ˈleŋ(k)-thən
ˈlen(t)-
lengthened; lengthening
ˈleŋ(k)th-(ə-)niŋ
ˈlen(t)th-
: to make or become longer
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