| Definitions | | lighten |
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verb
- (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
- (intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
- (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
- (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
- (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
- (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
- (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
Translations: - French: alléger
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Etymology: (suffix, light, en, ss=3)
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