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    leaven

    leaven - Dictionary definition and meaning for word leaven

    Definition
    (noun) a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
    Synonyms : leavening
    Definition
    (noun) an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
    Synonyms : leavening
    Example Sentence
    • his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor
    Definition
    (verb) cause to puff up with a leaven
    Synonyms : prove , raise
    Example Sentence
    • unleavened bread
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for leaven

Lift up to the hEAVEN...tht is rise u ll rise up to heaven only when u grow lighter(in wt.)

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(its bit vague) Think of Balloon : LEAVE aNd it will go up, therefore cause to rise or grow lighter

when you LEAVE anything in oVEN it will puff up and grow lighter

LEAVEs

leaven=11....experts say you need to punch the dough of pizza 11 times as it CAUSES TO RISE OR GROW LIGHTER...and then put it in the oven..:)

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