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Meaning of lightened

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lightened

verb

Definitions

  1. To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.

    Example: to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets

  2. To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.

  3. To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.

  4. To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

verb

Definitions

  1. To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

    Example: Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.

  2. To make light or lighter in weight.

  3. To make less serious or more cheerful.

  4. To become light or lighter in weight.

verb

Definitions

  1. To descend; to light.