Meaning of 'lighten'

Find the meaning of the word ‘lighten’

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Meaning of ‘lighten’

6 definitions found.

lighten

verb

alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Synonyms: relieve

verb

become lighter

Example: "The room lightened up"

Synonyms: lighten up

verb

make lighter or brighter

Synonyms: light

verb

to become more cheerful

Example: "After a glass of wine, they lightened up a bit."

Synonyms: lighten up buoy up

verb

reduce the weight on

verb

make more cheerful

Example: "the conversation lightened me up a bit"

Synonyms: lighten up buoy up

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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