lengthen | Definition of lengthen

Synonyms and Antonyms of lengthen

to make longer

I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall

Synonyms of lengthen

Words Related to lengthen

amplify, enlarge, expand, increase

Near Antonyms of lengthen

decrease, diminish, lessen, reduce

Antonyms of lengthen

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, cut, cut back, shorten