lengthen
/ˈleŋθən/
length · en
ˈleŋθ · ən
English Definition
v. to make longer
Significado en Español
alargar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kéo dài, làm dài ra
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Example Sentence
She wants to lengthen her skirt.
她想把裙子加长。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “lengthen”:
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A
extend
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B
reduce
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C
shrink
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D
shorten
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A — extend.
“lengthen” means v. to make longer
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The skilled tailor will ______ the sleeves so the coat fits him better.
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A
shorten
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B
cut
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C
lengthen
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D
trim
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C — lengthen.
“lengthen” means v. to make longer
Common questions about “lengthen”
What does “lengthen” mean?
lengthen — v. to make longer. In Chinese: 延长.
How do you pronounce “lengthen”?
lengthen is pronounced /ˈleŋθən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: length · en.
How do you use “lengthen” in a sentence?
She wants to lengthen her skirt. (她想把裙子加长。)
What are synonyms for “lengthen”?
extend, elongate, stretch — all close in meaning to lengthen (v. to make longer).
Is “lengthen” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lengthen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
