Synonyms of lengthens

lengthens

verb

present tense third-person singular of lengthen

as in extends

to make longer

I had to lengthen the handle of the paint roller in order to reach the top of the wall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extends
• increases
• stretches
• prolongs
• elongates
• expands
• protracts
• draws out
• enlarges
• drags (out)
• outstretches
• amplifies
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• reduces
• decreases
• cuts
• diminishes
• lessens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• thickens
• cuts back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lengthens

Farther still, as the road straightens and lengthens, the view is of open space. — Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

The sideways lean becomes a forward one, the gap between his legs increases, and his feet begin landing beneath or slightly behind his centre of mass as his stride lengthens. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Tucking your chin gently toward the floor while lying down lengthens the back of the neck. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Its bitterness opens the palate, while the tea lengthens the drink without relying on more alcohol. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The secret is to choose a top with vertical details—think visible buttons, linear embroidery, or a high neck that visually lengthens the torso. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026

For greater tensile strength, the Bluesign partner is using looms from Muller and Kyang Yhe to create webbing with an even density that lessens the amount the material lengthens when under tension. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026

It’s made of soft pebbled leather with a fabric lining, and the adjustable strap lengthens to 22 inches to get the best fit. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026