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LENGTHENS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Lengthens.

Lengthens - as a verb

Make longer

Example: "Lengthen this skirt, please"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
shorten10

Become long or longer

Example: "In spring, the days lengthen"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
shorten10

Example Sentences

"She lengthens her stride when running on the track."
"The warm weather lengthens the growing season for crops."
"He lengthens the rope by tying additional knots."
"Regular exercise lengthens life expectancy."
"The tailor lengthens the trousers to fit the customer properly."
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Word Game Points

Is LENGTHENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lengthens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LENGTHENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is LENGTHENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lengthens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LENGTHENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is LENGTHENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lengthens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LENGTHENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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