The meaning of LENGTHEN is to make longer. How to use lengthen in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Lengthen.

LENGTHENING definition: 1. present participle of lengthen 2. to make something longer, or to become longer: 3. If you…. Learn more.

LENGTHENING meaning: 1. present participle of lengthen 2. to make something longer, or to become longer: 3. If you…. Learn more.

LENGTHEN definition: 1. to make something longer, or to become longer: 2. If you lengthen something, or it lengthens…. Learn more.

When something lengthens or when you lengthen it, it increases in length. The evening shadows were lengthening.

1. the distance from one end to the other of an object, period of time etc. What is the length of your car?;

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lengthening - the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"

2025年1月23日 · lengthen (third-person singular simple present lengthens, present participle lengthening, simple past and past participle lengthened) (transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of. You need to lengthen the story if you want to have it published.

Limb lengthening surgery can help arm or leg bones grow longer. It can treat bone length differences or growth issues. New devices make recovery safer and easier.