verbπShareTo make brighter or clearer; to illuminate."to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"appearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become brighter or clearer; to brighten."The clouds began to lighten as the sun climbed higher in the sky. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash."The lightning suddenly lightened across the sky during the afternoon thunderstorm. "energyphenomenanatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning."During the electrical storm, the sky would suddenly lighten with a blinding flash before the thunder roared. "natureweatherenergyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten."The teacher's lecture helped to lighten the students' understanding of the difficult concept. "mindsoulphilosophyeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo alleviate; to reduce the burden of."Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make light or lighter in weight."The chef lightened the batter by adding more flour. "physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make less serious or more cheerful."The bad news about the test made the atmosphere a bit gloomy, but the teacher's jokes helped lighten the mood. "mindemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become light or lighter in weight."The backpack lightened as I took out my lunch. "physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become less serious or more cheerful."After hearing the good news, her mood began to lighten. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo descend; to light."The helicopter will lighten onto the rooftop landing pad. "appearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
