lengthen

verb
UK: /ˈleŋθən/
US: /ˈleŋθən/

  1. To make something longer.

    1. I want to lengthen this dress because it is too short for me.
    2. The company decided to lengthen the payment period, giving customers more time.

  2. To increase in length, or to become longer.

    1. The days lengthen in the summer, giving us more daylight.
    2. With the additional funding, we can lengthen the research project and get better results.

Synonyms

elongate increase extend prolong stretch
lengthen intransitive-verb

  1. To become longer.

    1. The skirt will lengthen when the hem is released.
    2. The shadows lengthen as the sun begins to set, creating an atmospheric scene.

  2. Make something longer.

    1. The tailor can lengthen the pants for a better fit for the taller client.
    2. The company is planning to lengthen their product line to attract more customers.
lengthen transitive-verb

  1. To make something longer.

    1. They will lengthen the bridge for better access to it.
    2. The company plans to lengthen its product warranty to improve customer trust.

  2. Make something continue for a longer period of time.

    1. I will lengthen my stay if I can find a comfortable hotel.
    2. The court decided to lengthen the trial, and allow more evidence to be presented.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lengthen" in English means: To make something longer., To increase in length, or to become longer..

The phonetic transcription of "lengthen" is /ˈleŋθən/ in British English and /ˈleŋθən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lengthen": elongate, increase, extend, prolong, stretch.

Example usage of "lengthen": "I want to lengthen this dress because it is too short for me.". More examples on the page.