verbπShareTo add a leavening agent."The baker is leavening the dough with yeast to make it rise. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to rise by fermentation."The baker is leavening the bread dough with yeast so it will rise properly. "foodprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo temper an action or decision."She tried to leaven her harsh criticism of the student's essay with some positive feedback about their creativity. "actionattitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imbue; to infect; to vitiate."The constant complaining from a few students began to leaven the positive atmosphere of the class, making everyone feel less motivated. "negativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rise or become larger."The dough is leavening in a warm place, so it will be ready to bake soon. "foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process by which something is leavened."The leavening of the bread dough was crucial to its light texture. "foodprocesschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMaking light by aeration."The baker used a leavening agent to make the bread rise. "foodchemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny organism or substance added to a food product (such as dough or batter) that makes it rise when cooked."The leavening in the bread dough, like yeast, created air bubbles that made the loaf fluffy after baking. "foodsubstanceorganismchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading