lighten
verb [I] (BECOME BRIGHT) /ˈlaɪ.tən/
/-t̬ən/ Definition
› to become less dark: The sky had lightened and there were breaks in the clouds. → Opposite darkenPale and colourless and causing colour to fade
(Definition of lighten verb (BECOME BRIGHT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- bleach verb
- discolour verb
- discoloured adjective
- drab adjective
- dull adjective (NOT BRIGHT)
- fade verb
- faded adjective
- ghostly adjective
- light adjective (PALE)
- lighten verb (MAKE PALE)
- muted adjective (NOT BRIGHT)
- pale adjective
- paleness noun
- palish adjective
- pastel noun (COLOUR)
- subdued adjective (NOT STRONG)
- washed out adjective (NOT BRIGHT)
- weather verb (AIR CONDITIONS)
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