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lengthen

verb

Become long or longer

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
N
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɛŋ(k)θən

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Become long or longer

    “In Spring, the days lengthen”

verb

  1. Make longer

    “Lengthen this skirt, please”

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Example Sentences

In Spring, the days lengthen
Lengthen this skirt, please

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