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Meaning of lengthen
The primary meaning of the word "lengthen" is to make something longer or to increase the duration of something.
Etymology of lengthen
The word "lengthen" originated from the Old English words "lengan" meaning "to lengthen" and "leng(u)" meaning "long"
The word has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved from the Middle English word "lengthen", which was derived from the Old English words
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of increasing the length or duration of something, and its usage has remained relatively consistent over time
Synonyms
prolong
extend
stretch
expand
enlarge
increase
augment
protract
elongate
broaden
widen
deepen
heighten
intensify
strengthen
amplify
magnify
enhance
length
broaden out
drag out
spin out
draw out
eke out
add to
supplement
increase in size
make longer
increase the length of
increase the duration of
prolong the life of
increase the extent of
Definitions
- To make something longer or to increase the duration of something
- To extend or prolong the duration of an event, activity, or process
- To increase the length or extent of something, such as a period of time, a distance, or a piece of material
Usage Examples
- The company will lengthen the warranty period for its new product to increase customer satisfaction
- The teacher decided to lengthen the school day to accommodate the new curriculum
- The athlete trains to lengthen her stride and improve her running performance
- The designer lengthened the hem of the dress to make it more fashionable
Antonyms
shorten
reduce
decrease
diminish
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