verb๐ShareTo make dark or darker by reducing light."The approaching storm darkens the sky. "appearancenatureweatherenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become dark or darker (having less light)."The sky darkens before a storm. "appearanceenvironmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo get dark (referring to the sky, either in the evening or as a result of cloud)."The sky darkens quickly after sunset. "weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make dark or darker in colour."The rain darkens the gray sidewalk. "appearancecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become dark or darker in colour."The coffee darkens as I add more chocolate powder. "colorappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo render gloomy, darker in mood."The bad news about losing his job darkens his usual cheerful mood. "appearanceconditionmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo become gloomy, darker in mood."When the teacher announced the pop quiz, Sarah's face darkens. "appearancemindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo blind, impair the eyesight."The bright flash of the welding torch briefly darkens his vision, making it hard to see clearly for a moment. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo be blinded, lose oneโs eyesight."The sudden flash of light momentarily darkened the old woman's eyesight. "medicinephysiologybodyorgansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cloud, obscure, or perplex; to render less clear or intelligible."His confusing explanation only darkens the topic, making it even harder to understand. "appearanceconditionweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make foul; to sully; to tarnish."The gossip campaign darkened Sarah's reputation at school. "appearanceconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
