Meaning Of The Word Lighten

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What's The Definition Of Lighten?

lighten
verb: If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.
verb: If your attitude or mood lightens, or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.
verb: When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour.

lighten in American English 1
to become light; grow brighter
to make light or bright; illuminate
intransitive verb: to become lighter or less dark; brighten
transitive verb: to give light to; illuminate

lighten in American English 2
to become lighter in weight
intransitive verb: to become less severe, stringent, or harsh; ease up
transitive verb: to make lighter in weight

lighten in British English 1
verb: to become or make light

lighten in British English 2
verb: to make or become less heavy

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