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Uncommonlighten
The correct spelling is lighten.
How to pronounce lighten
verb
IPA: /ˈlaɪ.tən/
Say it like: Lit-en
The correct spelling is lighten. To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate. For example: "to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets"
Usage Examples
“to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets”
“Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
- 2.To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
- 3.To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
- 4.To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
- 5.To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.
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