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Lengthen

/lˈɛŋθən/
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(verb) To make longer, to extend the length of.

The coat is a bit too short. Can you lengthen it?
Being optimistic could lengthen your life, a new study suggests.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The days begin to ____ as we approach the summer solstice, providing more hours of daylight for everyone.

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