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lengthen

verbregionalrare/ɐ.mu.lẽ.ˈɡaɾ/a·mo·len·gar

Definition

1

To make longer, to extend; to delay, to postpone.

Usage examples

“Let's lengthen the rope to reach further.”
“Don't lengthen the decision, we must act.”

Common combinations

lengthen the deadlinelengthen the discussion