What is the meaning of lengthening?

noun

The act of prolonging something.
- usage: "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
- synonyms: prolongation, protraction, perpetuation

verb

Make longer.
- usage: "Lengthen this skirt, please"
- synonyms: lengthen
Become long or longer.
- usage: "In Spring, the days lengthen"
- synonyms: lengthen

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