lighten
ligh
ˈlaɪ
lai
ten
tən
tēn
British pronunciation
/lˈa‍ɪtən/

Definição e significado de "lighten"em inglês

to lighten
01

clarear, iluminar

to make something brighter or clearer in color
Transitive: to lighten the color of something
to lighten definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
He added lemon juice to the sauce to lighten its color and enhance the flavor.
Ele adicionou suco de limão ao molho para clarear sua cor e realçar o sabor.
02

aliviar, reduzir

to reduce pressure or intensity
Transitive: to lighten a burden or pressure
to lighten definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
Implementing new policies will lighten the regulatory burden on businesses.
A implementação de novas políticas aliviará o fardo regulatório sobre as empresas.
03

alegrar, aliviar

to make more cheerful and lessen tension or seriousness
Transitive: to lighten the mood
example
Exemplos
He cracked a few jokes to lighten the tension during the stressful meeting.
Ele contou algumas piadas para aliviar a tensão durante a reunião estressante.
04

clarear, iluminar

to become brighter or clearer in color
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
As the storm clouds moved away, the dark sky started to lighten, bringing a sense of relief to the landscape.
À medida que as nuvens de tempestade se afastavam, o céu escuro começou a clarear, trazendo uma sensação de alívio para a paisagem.
05

alegrar, animar-se

to become more cheerful in demeanor or mood
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
After receiving good news, her mood lightened, and she felt a weight lifted off her shoulders.
Depois de receber boas notícias, o humor dela aliviou, e ela sentiu um peso ser tirado de seus ombros.
06

aliviar, diminuir o peso

to decrease in weight or pressure of a burden
Intransitive
example
Exemplos
The load on the bridge lightened as vehicles were redirected, reducing strain on the structure.
A carga na ponte aliviou quando os veículos foram redirecionados, reduzindo a tensão na estrutura.
07

aliviar, reduzir o peso

to reduce the weight or pressure of a burden
Transitive: to lighten weight of a physical burden
example
Exemplos
Pruning the branches helped lighten the weight on the tree and prevent it from toppling over in the wind.
Podar os galhos ajudou a aliviar o peso na árvore e impedir que ela tombasse com o vento.
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