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to lengthen
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удлинять
to increase the length or duration of something
Transitive: to lengthen sth
Example
They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes.
She lengthens her skirts by adding a contrasting border for a trendy look.
The architect proposed to lengthen the hallway by extending it another ten feet.
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удлинять, продлевать
to increase in length or duration
Intransitive
Example
During puberty, adolescents often experience a growth spurt, causing their limbs to lengthen rapidly.
The shadows began to lengthen as the sun dipped below the horizon.
The line at the grocery store seemed to lengthen as more customers arrived to do their shopping.
word family
length
Noun
lengthen
Verb
lengthened
Adjective
lengthened
Adjective
lengthening
Noun
lengthening
Noun
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