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lighten
1[ lahyt-n ]
/ ËlaÉȘt n /
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verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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Other definitions for lighten (2 of 2)
lighten2
[ lahyt-n ]
/ ËlaÉȘt n /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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British Dictionary definitions for lighten (1 of 2)
lighten1
/ (ËlaÉȘtÉn) /
verb
to become or make light
(intr) to shine; glow
(intr) (of lightning) to flash
(tr) an archaic word for enlighten
British Dictionary definitions for lighten (2 of 2)
lighten2
/ (ËlaÉȘtÉn) /
verb
to make or become less heavy
to make or become less burdensome or oppressive; mitigate
to make or become more cheerful or lively
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