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to stretch / to lengthen

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐlõˈɡaɾ/a·lon·gar

Definition

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1. To make longer; to stretch. 2. (Sports) To perform muscle stretching exercises. 3. To extend in time.

Usage examples

It's important to stretch well before starting to run.
The architect suggested lengthening the room to gain more space.

Common combinations

to stretch musclesto lengthen the deadline