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leaven

/ˈlɛvən/

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noun

[noncount] a substance (such as yeast) that makes dough rise and become light before it is baked - called also leavening

literary :something that makes a situation or mood less serious

a serious book that includes a few humorous stories as leaven

verb

-ens; -ened; -ening

[+ obj] formal :to make (something) less serious and often more exciting

Her jokes leavened [=lightened] the meeting's mood.

He needs to leaven his speeches with more humor.

to add leaven to (bread, dough, etc.)

using yeast to leaven the dough/bread

Some breads are leavened [=made with leaven] and some breads are unleavened.

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