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Lengthen
Meaning
Verb
●
To make
longer
, to
extend
the
length
of.
●
To become longer.
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Origin
lengthen
English
-en
English
-en
Middle English (1100-1500)
-enen
Middle English (1100-1500)
length
English
lengþu
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Etym
Synonyms
Elongate
Extend
Lengthen
Produce
Prolong
Protract
Stretch
Antonyms
Shorten
Widen
Related
Shorten
Widen
Enlarge
Stretch
Enhance
Reduce
Expand
Soften
Strengthen
Increase
Limit
Prolongs
Loosen
Thicken
Alter
Lessen
Constrict
Tighten
Compress
Improve
Lower
Decrease
Straighten
Stiffen
Lighten
Accelerate
Accentuate
Diminish
Stabilise
Stabilize
Dampen
Weaken
Shortens
Shortening
Deepen
Disrupt
Shrink
Broaden
Augment
Elongates
Preserve
Prolonging
Change
Minimize
Retract
Heighten
Delay
Elevate
Boost
Depress
Abbreviate
Slow
Speed Up
Slow Down
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