Antonyms for shorten

Grammar : Verb

Spell : shawr-tn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃɔr tn

Definition of shorten

Origin : 1510s, "make shorter;" 1560s, "grow shorter," from short (adj.) + -en (1); the earlier form of the verb was simply short, from Old English sceortian "to grow short, become short; run short, fail," gescyrtan "to make short."

verb diminish, decrease

Example sentences :

Presently, to shorten his road, he left the park, and took to a lane outside it.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

We'll enjoy the fine weather till it's time to shorten sail.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Treachery, too, stepped in to shorten the time still further.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

I was making for Cattolica, but I missed my way in seeking to shorten it.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

"Perhaps I can shorten the pedigree," said Haggerstone, tartly.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

So say I. It's no time to shorten sail, with such a sea running.
Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever

Now, remember your promise, darling, and don't be vexed with me if I ask you to shorten it.
Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton

Shorten the skirt and it will make a stunning French doll costume.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

I hadn't been more than a minute in the cabin after lending a hand to shorten sail.
Extract from : « The Shellback's Progress » by Walter Runciman

Failing this, it should at least slacken the pace of its work and shorten its working day.
Extract from : « The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice » by Stephen Leacock

Synonyms for shorten

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