verb
definition
To make longer, to extend the length of.
definition
To become longer.
example
The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set.
Examples of lengthens in a Sentence
Further, although iron lengthens in fields of moderate strength, it contracts in strong ones; and if the wire is stretched, contraction occurs with smaller magnetizing forces than if it is unstretched.
In germination the coleorhiza lengthens, ruptures the pericarp, and fixes the grain to the ground by developing numerous hairs.
In districts where the water is hard, this arrangement considerably lengthens the life of the boiler, as Alternative method with separate return pipe ?
Vitamin E also lengthens shelf life of the product.
As it lengthens, it also fortifies the lashes and keeps them protected from harsh daily elements.
Waterproof mascara defines, separates and lengthens lashes.
According to L'Oreal, the formula lengthens lashes by up to 80 percent.
You may also apply a clear mascara which lengthens and defines lashes without imparting any color.
It is fully insulated and has a "small to tall" grow cuff that lengthens the jacket, allowing it to be worn a few years.
A little risqué with a pin-up gal appeal, boy shorts have a high cut leg that visually lengthens the legs.
This lengthens the delivery time, particularly for massive games, but offers uninterrupted game play once downloaded.
As they grow, the ureter lengthens, changing its angle of entry into the bladder and resolving the reflux.
This kind of cut lengthens the legs, and by extension, the body.
You can also shop by fit needs, such as something that enhances the bust or lengthens the torso.
The twist front, with ruching and power netting, slims and lengthens your figure.
Listening to a story helps young children develop their language skills, lengthens their attention spans, and teaches them about the world around them.
This is because stretching lengthens the muscles fibers, which may in turn make them weaker.