whiten
whi
ˈhwaɪ
hvai
ten
tən
tēn
/wˈa‍ɪtən/

Definition & Meaning of "whiten"in English

to whiten
01

to become white or lighter in color

Intransitive
to whiten definition and meaning
Examples
The shirt tends to whiten after several washes.
02

to make white or lighter in color

Transitive: to whiten sth
Examples
She uses bleach to whiten her white clothes.
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