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   lengthen

   /ˈlɛŋ(k)θn/

   verb

   • 1. make or become longer: "the mascara will lengthen your lashes" Similar elongatemake longerstretch outextendexpandwidenbroadenenlargegrow longerget longerdraw outstretchprolongmake longerincreaseextendexpandprotractstretch outdraw outdrag outspin outOpposite shortencontractdecreasecurtailtruncate
   • ▪ make (a vowel or syllable) long.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lengthener noun

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   What is a synonym for lengthen?

   • Synonyms for Lengthen are for example draw out, extend and get longer. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Lengthen”.

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   What does lengthen mean?

   • loading examples... 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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   What is the difference between lengthen and extend?

   • Lengthen, extend, stretch, prolong, protract agree in the idea of making longer. To lengthen is to make longer, either in a material or an immaterial sense: to lengthen a dress. To extend is to lengthen beyond some original point or so as to reach a certain point: to extend a railway line by a hundred miles.

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   What does the term 'lengthening' mean?

   • The term 'lengthening' refers to an item of information that takes on increased importance because it seems to confirm your own stereotypes or prejudices. ______ listeners focus their complete attention on the speaker. JointPassiveDirectActive Active

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   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. Mascara lengthens your eyelashes, and letting out your hem lengthens your jeans.

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