Lengthen

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛŋθən/

Lengthen (verb)

  1. To make something longer in size, time, or distance.
  2. To cause an event or period to last for more time.
  3. To make a process, study, or document take a longer amount of time.

Examples

  • The tailor will lengthen the sleeves.
  • They lengthen the rope to reach the window.