Lighten — synonyms, lighten antonyms, definition

1. lighten (Verb)

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lighten (Verb) — Make more cheerful. ex. "the conversation lightened me up a bit"

lighten (Verb) — Reduce the weight on; make lighter. ex. "she lightened the load on the tired donkey"

lighten (Verb) — Become more cheerful. ex. "after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit"

lighten (Verb) — Make lighter or brighter. ex. "The paint will lighten the room"

lighten (Verb) — Become lighter. ex. "The room lightened up"

lighten (Verb) — Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive. ex. "lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents"

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