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Lengthen Definition & Meaning

lengthen
verb
  1. make longer; "Lengthen this skirt, please"
  2. become long or longer; "In Spring, the days lengthen"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lengthen mean?
make longer; "Lengthen this skirt, please" become long or longer; "In Spring, the days lengthen"
What part of speech is lengthen?
Lengthen is a verb.
How many definitions does lengthen have?
Lengthen has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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