English to English verb
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make more cheerful |  | Example: the conversation lightened me up a bit
source: wordnet30
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reduce the weight on; make lighter |  | Example: she lightened the load on the tired donkey
source: wordnet30
3 |
become more cheerful |  | Example: after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit
source: wordnet30
4 |
make lighter or brighter |  | Example: The paint will brighten the room
source: wordnet30
5 |
become lighter |  | Example: The room lightened up
source: wordnet30
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alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive |  | Example: relieve the pressure and the stress lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents
source: wordnet30
7 |
To descend; to light. |  | source: webster1913
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To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to display a flash or flashes of lightning; to flash. |  | source: webster1913
9 |
To make light or clear; to light; to illuminate; as, to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets. |  | source: webster1913
10 |
To make lighter, or less heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden; as, to lighten a ship by unloading; to lighten a load or burden. |  | source: webster1913
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