leaven

/lˈɛvən/

/ˈɫɛvən/

to leaven

MAIN VERB

cause to puff up with a leaven

synonyms : prove

Leaven

an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something

synonyms : leavening

a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

synonyms : leavening

Examples

1. Instead Alphonse leavens the sadness with humor and tenderness.

2. But also he had to leaven the grim relentlessness of this seven-year search.

3. There was leaven to it

4. Come on Leaven, be clear for Christ's sake.