Definition
lengthen
verb
- to make or become longer in distance, time, or duration
Examples
- The tailor will lengthen your pants by two inches.
- Days lengthen as spring approaches.
- She decided to lengthen her vacation by a few days.
- The shadow lengthens as the sun sets.
- Physical therapy helped lengthen his recovery time.
- The new highway will lengthen the commute for some drivers.
- Stretching exercises can lengthen tight muscles.