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1. lighten
verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] make more cheerful.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- lighten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. lighten
verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] reduce the weight on; make lighter.
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Etymology
- lighten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. lighten
verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] make lighter or brighter.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lighten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. lighten
verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] become lighter.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- lighten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. lighten
verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- lighten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))