verb Download 🔗Share (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount. Examples : "He alighted from his horse." vehicle action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop. Examples : "A flying bird alights on a tree." nature animal bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon. Examples : "While researching her family history, Sarah alights upon a fascinating story about her great-grandmother's adventures during the war. " action event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To befall or betide. Examples : "A heavy responsibility alights upon the eldest sibling after their parents retire. " outcome event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate. Examples : "Talking to a friend alights my stress after a long day. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To light; light up; illuminate. Examples : "The stage director alights the actors with spotlights to start the performance. " energy technology electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set light to; light. Examples : "The candle maker alights the wick with a match, filling the room with a warm glow. " energy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading