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Synonyms of lengthen

8 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for lengthen is stretch. Other synonyms of lengthen are produce, elongate and prolong. The opposite of lengthen is clip.

Synonyms and similar words for lengthen

verbMore synonyms

  • elongateTo make (something) long or longer, for example, by pulling or stretching; to make (something) elongated; to extend, to...
  • draw out
  • enlengthenTo lengthen: to render or become longer.
  • extend
  • produceTo extend an area, or lengthen a line.
  • prolongTo lengthen in time; to extend the duration of.
  • protract
  • stretchTo lengthen by pulling.

Opposite of lengthen

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of lengthen

  1. verb To make longer, to extend the length of.
  2. verb To become longer.

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Questions about synonyms of lengthen

What is another word for lengthen?
Lengthen has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stretch, produce, elongate and prolong.
What is the opposite of lengthen?
The opposite of lengthen is clip.
What does lengthen mean?
Lengthen means to make longer, to extend the length of.

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