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- pronunciation:
- lengk
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- Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
lengthens, lengthening, lengthened |
| definition: |
to make or become longer.
She lengthened the rope by tying two pieces together.Daylight lengthens in the summer months.- synonyms:
- extend, prolong, stretch
- antonyms:
- abbreviate, abridge, condense, shorten
- similar words:
- draw out, expand, increase
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| related words: |
amplify, augment, drag, stretch |
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| derivation: |
lengthener (n.) |
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