Whiten
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British pronunciation/wˈa‍ɪtən/
American pronunciation/ˈhwaɪtən/, /ˈwaɪtən/

Definition & Meaning of "whiten"

to whiten
01

to become white or lighter in color

Intransitive
to whiten definition and meaning
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The shirt tends to whiten after several washes.
The old photographs whitened over the years, fading memories.
02

to make white or lighter in color

Transitive: to whiten sth
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She uses bleach to whiten her white clothes.
The dentist is currently whitening the patient's teeth.
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