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lighten1

Syllabification: (light·en)
Pronunciation: /ˈlītn/
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Definition of lighten

verb

  • make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity: [with object]:efforts to lighten the burden of regulation [no object]:the strain had lightened
  • make or become more cheerful or less serious: [with object]:she attempted a joke to lighten the atmosphere [no object]:Robbie felt her spirits lighten a little

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