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Meaning of the word lighten in English

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lighten

US /ˈlaɪ.t̬ən/
UK /ˈlaɪ.t̬ən/
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Verb

1.

make or become lighter in weight

Example:
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We need to lighten the load on the truck.
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The new materials will lighten the overall weight of the aircraft.
Synonym:
easealleviatereducelessenunburden
2.

make or become brighter or paler

Example:
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The morning sun began to lighten the sky.
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She used a special cream to lighten her hair.
Synonym:
brightenilluminatebleachfade
3.

make or become less serious or more cheerful

Example:
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He tried to lighten the mood with a joke.
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The news helped to lighten her worries.
Synonym:
cheer upbrighteneaserelieveuplift
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