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to lighten
01
to make something brighter or clearer in color
Transitive: to lighten the color of something
Example
Adding a white paint can lighten the color of the walls and make the room appear larger.
She used a highlighting technique to lighten her hair for a sun-kissed look.
The artist used a lighter shade of blue to lighten the sky in the landscape painting.
02
to reduce pressure or intensity
Transitive: to lighten a burden or pressure
Example
Taking short breaks during work can lighten the mental load.
Ongoing efforts are currently lightening the workload for the team.
Delegating tasks has lightened the burden on individual team members.
03
to make more cheerful and lessen tension or seriousness
Transitive: to lighten the mood
Example
Sharing jokes and laughter with coworkers helped to lighten the atmosphere in the office.
After a long day of work, he watched a comedy to lighten his mood and relax.
A walk in the park on a sunny day can lighten anyone's spirits.
04
to become brighter or clearer in color
Intransitive
Example
As the clouds dispersed, the sky began to lighten, turning from gray to a pale blue.
Over time, the stain on the fabric started to lighten, eventually fading away completely.
With regular use of the skincare product, her dark spots began to lighten, revealing smoother skin.
05
to become more cheerful in demeanor or mood
Intransitive
Example
Her face lit up with a smile, and her mood began to lighten as she spent time with her friends.
As the party progressed, the atmosphere began to lighten, with guests laughing and chatting.
Despite the rainy weather, her mood lightened when she received a surprise visit from a friend.
06
to decrease in weight or pressure of a burden
Intransitive
Example
With each step forward, the burden on his shoulders started to lighten.
As the airplane ascended, the pressure in the cabin lightened.
The load on the bridge lightened as vehicles were redirected, reducing strain on the structure.
07
to reduce the weight or pressure of a burden
Transitive: to lighten weight of a physical burden
Example
She lightened her load by removing unnecessary items from her backpack before the hike.
The engineer proposed redesigning the structure to lighten the load on the bridge.
The doctor prescribed medication to help lighten the pressure on the patient's swollen joints.
