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    lighten

    lighten - Dictionary definition and meaning for word lighten

    Definition
    (verb) make more cheerful
    Synonyms : buoy up , lighten up
    Example Sentence
    • the conversation lightened me up a bit
    Definition
    (verb) reduce the weight on; make lighter
    Example Sentence
    • she lightened the load on the tired donkey
    Definition
    (verb) become more cheerful
    Synonyms : buoy up , lighten up
    Example Sentence
    • after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit
    Definition
    (verb) make lighter or brighter
    Synonyms : brighten , lighten up
    Example Sentence
    • The paint will brighten the room
    Definition
    (verb) become lighter
    Synonyms : lighten up
    Example Sentence
    • The room lightened up
    Definition
    (verb) alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
    Synonyms : relieve
    Example Sentence
    • relieve the pressure and the stress
    • lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents

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