lighten
1[ lahyt-n ]
/ ˈlaɪt n /
verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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light·en·er, nounDefinition for lighten (2 of 2)
lighten2
[ lahyt-n ]
/ ˈlaɪt n /
verb (used with object)
to make lighter in weight: to lighten the load on a truck.
to lessen the load of or upon: to lighten a cargo ship.
to make less burdensome or oppressive; alleviate; mitigate: to lighten taxes; to lighten someone's cares.
to cheer or gladden: Such news lightens my heart.
verb (used without object)
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British Dictionary definitions for lighten (1 of 2)
lighten1
/ (ˈlaɪtən) /
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
/ (ˈlaɪtən) /
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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