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Sentence example with the word 'lighten'
lighten
abate, blunt, dampen, downplay, grow light, lay, moderate, reduce the temperature, shine upon, stifle, unballast
Definition
v.
make more cheerful
Last update: September 27, 2015
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As the speaker imploded his plans the mood of the audience gradually
lighten
ed.
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My heart was
lighten
ed when I got the news that he had reached his destination quite safely.
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The new lights have
lighten
ed the room considerably.
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His face
lighten
ed at the news of a raise in his salary.
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Jackson seized every opportunity to point out the upsides, and tried his best to
lighten
her mood.
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The night came on, with the moon to
lighten
it.
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Then you say, '
lighten
his toil.'
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Weber looked puzzled, and then his eyes
lighten
ed.
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The night
lighten
ed yet more.
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"Mountains and all hills,
lighten
ed and full of light."
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The song was cheerful, and no doubt
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ed their labor.
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