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lightens Definition and Meaning in English (lightens definition)

verb
Synonyms:easesalleviateslessens
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Lightens definition: To make something less heavy or to reduce the burden or severity of a situation, making it easier to bear.

Definitions of Lightens

  1. 1verb

    To make something less heavy or to reduce the burden or severity of a situation, making it easier to bear.

  2. 2verb

    To make something become brighter or a lighter shade of color, often by exposure to light or a chemical process.

Example Sentences

“The good news often lightens the mood in the room.”

“Sunlight lightens the color of the curtains over time.”

“A good laugh lightens the heart and mind.”

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infinitivelighten
past tenselightened
present participlelightening
agent nounlightener

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Lightens definition: To make something less heavy or to reduce the burden or severity of a situation, making it easier to bear.
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'Lightens' translates to 'lightens' in English. Lightens definition: To make something less heavy or to reduce the burden or severity of a situation, making it easier to bear.
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