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Made white or decolorized, especially using bleach
“After being soaked in bleach, the lightened fabric emerged from the washer looking bright and white.”
Lessened or abated in severity or intensity
Past tense for to remove a heavy weight or burden
“The folks in that wagon have gotten out to lighten the load on the horse.”
Past tense for to make or become less or lighter in weight, pressure, or severity
“The grape was originally planted to provide wines that would lighten the intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Past tense for to illuminate or shine with light
“The skies will be pitch-black for several hours before dawn arrives to lighten the skies.”
Past tense for to make or become brighter in contrast
“Lighten the image so that it doesn't overshadow the text on your page.”
Past tense for to make or become more cheerful or less serious
“Sara shrugged, wondering whether anything could lighten her mood at that precise moment.”
Past tense for to make whiter or paler in color, shade or complexion
“Susan refused to lighten her hair color as she had never done it before and was unsure how it would look.”
Past tense for to unload or discharge, typically cargo
Past tense for to cause (dough or bread) to rise by adding leaven
Past tense for to sparkle or glimmer with light
Past tense for to become or make more intense
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