Lengthen (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make longer; "Lengthen this skirt, please".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The seamstress offered to lengthen the pant legs to fit the client's requirements.
• The skater's coach advised her to lengthen her strides for better speed and agility.
• You can lengthen the timer to give yourself more time to complete the challenge.
• She carefully began to lengthen the curtains by adding an extra layer of fabric.
• Before the official performance, the orchestra conductor asked the musicians to lengthen the pauses between movements.

Antonyms

• Shorten

Hyponyms

• Protract
• Stretch
• Draw Out
• Extend

Meaning ²

Become long or longer; "In Spring, the days lengthen".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• As she continued to exercise, her muscles began lengthen, allowing for more flexibility.
• The new medicine is designed to lengthen the lifespan of patients with terminal illnesses.
• In areas with little light, plants tend to lengthen their stems to reach the nearest source.
• Regular stretching before and after physical activities can help to lengthen tight muscles.
• During warmer months, the days lengthen and people take more time to appreciate outdoor activities.

Antonyms

• Shorten