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lighten

[lahyt-n] / ˈlaɪt n /




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"We don't like taxes on fun," he said, adding: "We are going to find every possible way to lighten the load."

From BBC

And when you whisk it into something, especially with a little acid, it loosens, lightens, turns almost plush.

From Salon

In laboratory tests, the system not only lightened stains but also helped protect teeth.

From Science Daily

They sang, as we marched along, lightening the darkness for all of us.

From Literature

Insider info: Zhao did “dance takes”—where the cast would groove to popular music—to lighten the mood after serious scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal