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to lighten
01
to make something brighter or clearer in color
Transitive: to lighten the color of something
02
to reduce pressure or intensity
Transitive: to lighten a burden or pressure
03
to make more cheerful and lessen tension or seriousness
Transitive: to lighten the mood
04
to become brighter or clearer in color
Intransitive
05
to become more cheerful in demeanor or mood
Intransitive
06
to decrease in weight or pressure of a burden
Intransitive
07
to reduce the weight or pressure of a burden
Transitive: to lighten weight of a physical burden
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Example
The artist used a lighter shade of blue to lighten the sky in the landscape painting.
She used a highlighting technique to lighten her hair for a sun-kissed look.
He added lemon juice to the sauce to lighten its color and enhance the flavor.
Mixing in a bit of yellow can lighten the green paint for a more vibrant hue.
Adding a white paint can lighten the color of the walls and make the room appear larger.
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