alighting
verb
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(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
Example: He alighted from his horse.
(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
Example: A flying bird alights on a tree.
(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
To befall or betide.
verb
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To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
verb
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To light; light up; illuminate.
To set light to; light.
noun
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The act of one who alights.