Definition of Lengthening in English :

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Lengthening meaning in English

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Lengthening

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Noun

1. lengthening, perpetuation, prolongation, protraction

the act of prolonging something

Example Sentences:
'there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks'

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Lengthening

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verb
to make or become longer

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Lengthening

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verb transitive, verb intransitive
to make or become longer

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Lengthening

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tr. & intr.v. length·ened, length·en·ing, length·ens
To make or become longer.

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