lengthen

[ˈleŋkθən]

lengthen Definition

• 1. to make something longer or to become longer
• 2. to extend the duration of something

Using lengthen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lengthen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She lengthened her skirt by adding a piece of fabric.

• Example

  The days are starting to lengthen as we approach summer.

• Example

  The coach advised the runner to lengthen her stride.

• Example

  The company decided to lengthen the deadline for the project.

lengthen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lengthen

• elongate
• prolong
• stretch
• extend
• continue

Antonyms for lengthen

• shorten
• curtail
• abbreviate

Phrases with lengthen

• lengthen one's fuse

  to increase one's patience or tolerance level

  Example

  After practicing meditation, he was able to lengthen his fuse and handle stress better.

• lengthen one's odds

  to decrease one's chances of success

  Example

  By taking unnecessary risks, he was actually lengthening his odds of winning the game.

• lengthen one's shadow

  to stay out late into the evening, causing one's shadow to appear longer

  Example

  The kids loved to play outside and lengthen their shadows during the summer months.

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Summary: lengthen in Brief

To 'lengthen' [ˈleŋkθən] means to make something longer or to become longer, such as extending the duration of something. Examples include 'She lengthened her skirt by adding a piece of fabric.' and 'The company decided to lengthen the deadline for the project.' 'Lengthen' can also be used in phrases like 'lengthen one's fuse,' meaning to increase one's patience, and 'lengthen one's odds,' meaning to decrease one's chances of success.