lengthen
How many syllables in lengthen?
There are 2 syllables in the word lengthen.How to pronounce lengthen:
Synonyms for lengthen:
continue
drag (out)
draw out
elongate
enlarge
expand
extend
increase
make longer
prolong
protract
stretch
Antonyms for lengthen:
abbreviate
abridge
advance
block
cave in
cease
close
complete
compress
conceal
concentrate
condense
constrict
contract
cramp
curtail
cut
cut back
cut down
decrease
deflate
depress
diminish
do
expedite
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