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Definition of lengthen

lengthen

/ˈlɛŋ.θən/
length · en
Adjective:long
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Past Simple:lengthened
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Past Participle:lengthened
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Present Participle:lengthening
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• verb

1

To make or become longer in physical dimension or spatial extent.

Example

"The tailor offered to lengthen the sleeves of the jacket so it would fit properly."

2

To make or become longer in duration or time.

Example

"As spring approaches, the days gradually lengthen and the weather grows warmer."

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• Rhymes for lengthen

• Nearby Words

lender
lending
length
lengthen
lengthily
lengthiness
lengthways

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun length and the verb-forming suffix -en, replacing the earlier Old English verb lengan.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lengthen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lengthen
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