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lighten

/ˈlaɪtn̩/

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verb

-ens; -ened; -ening

[+ obj] :to make (something) bright, light, or clear

She tried several dyes to lighten her hair.

He turned on a few lamps to lighten (up) the room.

[no obj] :to become bright, light, or clear

The sky lightened [=brightened] as the clouds began to move away but darkened again when the clouds returned. - compare 2lighten

verb

-ens; -ened; -ening

[+ obj] :to make (something) less heavy, difficult, or severe

lighten a burden

Others helped out and lightened his load.

lightening her duties around the house

[no obj] :to become less heavy, difficult, or severe

His workload has lightened in recent weeks.

[+ obj] :to make (something) less sad or serious

He told a few jokes in an attempt to lighten her mood.

lighten the atmosphere/conversation

[no obj] :to become less sad or serious

Her somber mood gradually lightened [=brightened] as the weather improved.

[no obj] :to become less forceful

The wind lightened a bit. - compare 1lighten

lighten up

[phrasal verb] informal :to become more relaxed and informal :to stop being serious, worried, etc.

He really needs to lighten up and relax a little. - often used as a command

Lighten up (a bit) and enjoy yourself!