Lengthens Meaning in English
word · lemma: lengthen
ˈɫɛŋkθənz/, /ˈɫɛŋθənz
LENGK-thenz
lˈɛŋθənz
LENG-thenz
Definición
To make something longer or to become longer.
Uso & Matices
Formal or neutral verb, more common in written or descriptive contexts. Used for physical or abstract things (e.g., hair, shadows, days, deadlines). The subject can be a thing ('The rope lengthens') or a person ('He lengthens the rope'). Do not confuse with 'elongate,' which is more technical.
Spanish: alarga - se alargaPortuguese (BR): alongar - estenderPortuguese (PT): alongar - estenderChinese (Simplified): 变长 - 延长Chinese (Traditional): 變長 - 延長Hindi: लंबा करता है - लंबा होता हैArabic: يطيل - يمتدBengali: দীর্ঘায়িত হয় - লম্বা হয় - দীর্ঘ করেRussian: удлиняется - становится длиннее - удлинятьJapanese: 長くなる - 長くするVietnamese: kéo dài - làm dài raKorean: 길어지다 - 길게 하다Turkish: uzar - uzatırUrdu: لمبا ہونا - طویل کرناIndonesian: kéo dài - làm dài ra
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The rope lengthens when you pull it.
basic
The day lengthens in summer.
basic
Her hair lengthens every month.
basic
This exercise really lengthens your muscles.
natural
The meeting always lengthens when John talks.
natural
As the shadows lengthen, you know evening is coming.
natural