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lengthen

/ˈleŋθən/

/ˈlɛŋθən/

Translations

lengthenverb

lengthened

Past Simple

lengthened

Past Participle

lengthening

Gerund

/ˈleŋθən/

/ˈlɛŋθən/

The tailor will lengthen the trousers.

Портной удлинит брюки.

They decided to lengthen their stay by a few days.

Они решили продлить своё пребывание на несколько дней.

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lengthenverb

To make something longer in time, distance, or extent; to increase the length of.

The tailor will lengthen the dress to fit her height.

To become longer in time, distance, or extent.

The days lengthen as summer approaches.