darken
verb (used with object)
to make dark or darker.
have darkened
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present perfectof darken.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.
From Science Daily ● May 11, 2026
That suggests muted fears of an imminent recession, even as slowing job growth and elevated inflation have darkened American consumer sentiment to some of its worst levels on record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Support from allies and a $15.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund was initially thought to have secured the budget for four years, but the prospects of an extended conflict have darkened the outlook.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
That loss to Real Madrid, compounded by the late departure of Walsh a day before the transfer deadline and now this opening loss to Villa have darkened the clouds hanging over the club.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2022
Outside, the clouds have darkened, but the rain has stopped.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
