LIGHTEN
/ˈlaɪ.tən/ Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13
Definition
- verb make more cheerful.
— synonyms: lighten_up, buoy_up
- verb reduce the weight on.
- verb become more cheerful.
— synonyms: lighten_up, buoy_up
- verb make more cheerful through the use of color.
— synonyms: brighten, lighten_up
- verb become lighter.
— synonyms: lighten_up
- verb alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive.
— synonyms: relieve
Examples
- “to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets”
- “Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.”
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