lengthen

Meaning

1. (transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
2. (intransitive) To become longer.

Synonyms

extend

prolong

stretch

elongate

make longer

become longer

widen

draw out

enlarge

protract

spin out

become wider

increase

spread

expand

grow

lengthening

stretch out

deepen

drag out

sharpen

continue

renew

rise

roll over

smooth out

sprawl

strain

tense

become deeper

grow long

be extended

become long

lengthen out

prolong syllables

stetch

add on

drawout

augment

broaden

delay

dilate

drag

draw

drawl

elongation

extension

imp

👿

invite

last long

Translations

alargar

allonger

rallonger

allungare

verlängern

verlengen

rekken

alongar

prolonger

uitleggen

μακραίνω

doortrekken

allungarsi

uitrekken

prolungare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/

Etymology

From length + -en.