lengthen

[lengk-thuhn, leng-, len-] / ˈlɛŋk θən, ˈlɛŋ-, ˈlɛn- /

VERB

extend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

augment elongate expand prolong

STRONG

amplify continue dilate distend draw increase pad proceed protract reach stretch

WEAK

drag out draw out let out make longer prolongate spin out string out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate contract shorten

STRONG

cease compress curtail decrease halt lessen lose reduce stop

WEAK

cut

Example Sentences

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Friday morning's video showed the rover as it stepped out into the sunshine and its lengthening shadow.

From BBC

And the growing season has lengthened by about 20 days.

From Seattle Times

Now, the case could go to a full hearing, which could lengthen the process and push any suspension back.

From Seattle Times

“To get through five was good and hopefully the leash keeps getting lengthened as I go.”

From Washington Times

Stabilizing braces attach to the back of a handgun, lengthening it while strapping to the arm.

From Seattle Times