lengthen

Definition

To make longer, to extend the length of.

Etymology

From length + -en.

Example Sentences

• "You need to lengthen the story if you want to have it published."
• "The platforms of all stations from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street have been lengthened from 325 ft. to 427 ft. between tunnel headwalls, to take longer trains."
• "The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set."

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