Lengthen

Synonyms of lengthen

• extend
• prolong
• stretch

Antonyms of lengthen

• shorten
• reduce
• shrink

Collocations of lengthen

time

Frequency: 70 %

Regular exercise can help lengthen the time you can spend doing physical activities.

hair

Frequency: 60 %

Using certain hair products can help lengthen your hair over time.

process

Frequency: 50 %

Adding more steps to the process can lengthen the time it takes to complete a project.

distance

Frequency: 45 %

The new highway will lengthen the distance between the two cities.

muscles

Frequency: 40 %

Stretching exercises can help lengthen your muscles and improve flexibility.

Idiomatic Expressions for lengthen

• Phrase: lengthen one's fuse
  Meaning: to increase one's patience or tolerance before becoming angry
  Usage: After practicing meditation, he was able to lengthen his fuse and remain calm in stressful situations.