lengthen
/ˈlɛŋkθən/
verb
- To make something longer in physical size or distance.
- You can lengthen the rope by tying another piece to it.
- The tailor will lengthen the sleeves of the jacket.
- They decided to lengthen the driveway to fit two cars.
- To make something last for a longer period of time.
- Taking a break can actually lengthen your overall productivity.
- They voted to lengthen the school day by thirty minutes.
- The coach wanted to lengthen the practice session.
- To become longer in physical size or duration.
- Her hair has lengthened significantly since last year.
- The shadows lengthen as the sun goes down.
- In spring, the days begin to lengthen.