LIGHTEN
Scrabble letter values: L1I1G2H4T1E1N1 = 11
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
- “the conversation lightened me up a bit”
- “make lighter”
- “she lightened the load on the tired donkey”