lengthening Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of prolonging something
    perpetuation; protraction; prolongation.
    • there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks
  2. verb make longer
    lengthen.
    • Lengthen this skirt, please
  3. verb become long or longer
    lengthen.
    • In Spring, the days lengthen

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