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lighten

ligh·ten

UK/ˈlaɪ.tn̩/ US/ˈlaɪtn̩/ fairly common

verb

1.

make more cheerful

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2.

make more cheerful

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3.

make lighter or brighter

  • “The paint will brighten the room”
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4.

become brighter

  • “The sky brightened”
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5.

become lighter

  • “The room lightened up”
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Origin

From light + -en.

Phrases

  • lighten someone's purse
  • lighten up

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