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to leaven
01
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
Transitive: to leaven dough or batter
Examples
She leavens her bread by carefully mixing in yeast and allowing it to ferment, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
02
to spread through something and cause positive change or enhancement
Transitive: to leaven a place or situation
Examples
Her optimism leavened the tense atmosphere, making everyone feel more at ease.
Leaven
01
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
02
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
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