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1. lighten

verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] make more cheerful.

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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.

Etymology

  • lighten (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • light (English)
  • leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. lighten

verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] become lighter.

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.

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Etymology

  • lighten (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • light (English)
  • leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. lighten

verb. ['ˈlaɪtən'] become more cheerful.

Etymology

  • lighten (English)
  • -en (English)
  • -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • light (English)
  • leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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