Lengthen and Stop short

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Lengthen verb - To make longer.

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Stop short is an antonym for lengthen.

Nearby Words: length, lengthy, lengthening

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Lengthen is an antonym for stop short in topics: stop earlier than intended, cut short an activity.

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