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palest

/ˈpeɪlɪst/ /ˈpæləst/

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verb

To turn pale; to lose colour.

Examples :

"Hearing the loud crash, his face palest with fear, he rushed into the kitchen. "

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verb

To become insignificant.

Examples :

"The student's earlier worries about a single bad grade paled after learning about the serious family emergency. "

aspect value condition

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verb

To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.

Examples :

"The heavy clouds suddenly palest the vibrant colors of the flowers in the garden. "

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adjective

Light in color.

Examples :

"I have pale yellow wallpaper."

appearance color

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adjective

(of human skin) Having a pallor (a light color, especially due to sickness, shock, fright etc.).

Examples :

"After staying inside all winter, her skin was the palest it had ever been. "

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adjective

Examples :

"He is but a pale shadow of his former self."

appearance condition

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verb

To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.

Examples :

"The farmer will palest his orchard with new wooden stakes to protect the young trees from deer. "

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