What is another word for lengthens?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛŋθənz] (IPA)

There are several synonyms that can be used for the word "lengthens". One of the closest synonym to this word is "elongates" which refers to something becoming longer or stretching out to a greater length. Another synonym could be "extends" which means to make something longer or wider. Additionally, "prolongs" could be used as a synonym that refers to extending the duration of something, making it last longer. "Stretches" could also be used as a synonym, which refers to making something longer by pulling or straightening it. Therefore, these synonyms can be used interchangeably to convey the meaning of "lengthens" in a sentence.

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  • Equivalence

    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      prolongs.
  • Independent

  • Other Related

    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      extends.

What are the hypernyms for Lengthens?

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Usage examples for Lengthens

When the cross and South-country cattle are two or three years old, and when the day lengthens out, they consume a fearful quantity of food.
"Cattle and Cattle-breeders"
William M'Combie
The receptacle, conical at its base, becomes narrow, lengthens and then enlarges, forming a column which is bare at its narrow part.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Here, moreover, is a shutter through which the vista doubtless lengthens.
"Kai Lung's Golden Hours"
Ernest Bramah Commentator: Hilaire Belloc

Famous quotes with Lengthens

  • Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation.
    Elizabeth Drew
  • Travel, instead of broadening the mind, often merely lengthens the conversation.
    Elizabeth Drew
  • Travel, instead of broadening the mind, often merely lengthens the conversation.
    Elizabeth Drew
  • Judging itself brings the pain of being judged. The wicked judge mistakes this for another crime of the accused and lengthens his sentence.
    James Richardson
  • To live in perpetual employment, is to travel rapidly through life. Tranquility lengthens our existence. (p. 136).
    Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles

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