lengthen
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3ADJ.
optimistic, short
VERB + LENGTHEN
need
LENGTHEN + NOUN
life, story
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verb
To make longer, to extend the length of.
You need to lengthen the story if you want to have it published.
The platforms of all stations from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street have been lengthened from 325 ft. to 427 ft. between tunnel headwalls, to take longer trains.
To become longer.
The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set.
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6You need to lengthen the story if you want to have it published.
WiktionaryThe platforms of all stations from Shepherds Bush to Liverpool Street have been lengthened from 325 ft. to 427 ft. between tunnel headwalls, to take longer trains.
WiktionaryThe shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set.
WiktionaryThe coat is a bit too short. Can you lengthen it?
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