lighten
🇺🇸
/ˈlaɪtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪtn/
verb
R
make something easier or less burdensome
The new policy will lighten the workload for teachers.
R
become brighter or increase in brightness
The room lightened when she opened the curtains.
R
make someone feel less sad or worried
His jokes lightened the mood at the party.
R
reduce the weight of something
We need to lighten the luggage for the trip.
translation
make something easier or less burdensome; become brighter or increase in brightness; make someone feel less sad or worried; reduce the weight of something
Word Forms
3rd Present
lightens
Past
lightened
Perfect
lightened
Progressive
lightening