What is the meaning of Lengthen?

  • (v.t.) To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.
  • (v.i.) To become longer.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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