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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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text: don't think they're lighten the load
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