lengthen
Translation
to make longer, to extend
Examples
She had to lengthen her skirt.
She had to lengthen her skirt.
The days lengthen in spring.
The days lengthen in spring.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) longer She had to lengthen her skirt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extend, prolong, stretch; Antonyms: shorten, curtail
Etymology
From the noun 'length' plus the verb-forming suffix '-en', meaning 'to make'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-en' often means 'to make' or 'to become', as in 'shorten', 'widen', and 'strengthen'. Think of adding 'length' to something.