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Rareblacken
The correct spelling is blacken.
How to pronounce blacken
/ˈblækən/
verbIPA: /ˈblækən/
Say it like: Bla-ken
The correct spelling is blacken. (causative) To cause to be or become black. For example: "The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in."
Usage Examples
“The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(causative) To cause to be or become black.
- 2.To become black.
- 3.(causative) To make dirty.
- 4.To defame or sully.
- 5.To cook (meat or fish) by coating with pepper, etc., and quickly searing in a hot pan.
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