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lighten

/ˈlaɪtən/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. verb

    make more cheerful

    the conversation lightened me up a bit

  2. verb

    reduce the weight on; make lighter

    she lightened the load on the tired donkey

  3. verb

    become more cheerful

    after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit

  4. verb

    make lighter or brighter

    The paint will brighten the room

  5. verb

    become lighter

    The room lightened up

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