lightened; lightening
ˈlīt-niŋ 
ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ
1
: to make light or clear : illuminate
2
archaic
: enlighten
3
: to make (something, such as a color) lighter
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Examples of lighten in a Sentence
Verb (1)
the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
Verb (2)
the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment
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Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Sun and age spots around my mom’s cheeks, forehead, and nose have lightened significantly; the overall texture of her skin has become smoother; and her cheeks look more plump.
—Neha Tandon, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This lower-limb medical device helps with standing up and walking through self-balancing and hands-free functionality, and can be utilized in rehab centers and hospitals to lighten the cognitive load and physical strain on therapists.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Early Wednesday morning, before the cold sky had fully lightened, the line was forming again.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
But the special morning, organised by United’s player care team, can in hindsight be seen as a way of lightening the mood amid a bleak period for the club.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Sun and age spots around my mom’s cheeks, forehead, and nose have lightened significantly; the overall texture of her skin has become smoother; and her cheeks look more plump.
—Neha Tandon, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
This lower-limb medical device helps with standing up and walking through self-balancing and hands-free functionality, and can be utilized in rehab centers and hospitals to lighten the cognitive load and physical strain on therapists.
—Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Early Wednesday morning, before the cold sky had fully lightened, the line was forming again.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Lighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighten. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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