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to lighten
01
to make something brighter or clearer in color
Transitive: to lighten the color of something
Examples
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.
02
to reduce pressure or intensity
Transitive: to lighten a burden or pressure
Examples
Taking short breaks during work can lighten the mental load.
Ongoing efforts are currently lightening the workload for the team.
03
to make more cheerful and lessen tension or seriousness
Transitive: to lighten the mood
Examples
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.
04
to become brighter or clearer in color
Intransitive
Examples
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.
05
to become more cheerful in demeanor or mood
Intransitive
Examples
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.
06
to decrease in weight or pressure of a burden
Intransitive
Examples
With each step forward, the burden on his shoulders started to lighten.
As the airplane ascended, the pressure in the cabin lightened.
07
to reduce the weight or pressure of a burden
Transitive: to lighten weight of a physical burden
Examples
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.
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