Lighten: alternatives and connections

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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The face; the countenance or its expression.

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To rid of a burden; to free from a load borne or from something oppressive; to unload; to disencumber; to relieve.

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To make less severe, intense, harsh, rigorous, painful, etc.; to soften; to meliorate; to alleviate; to diminish; to lessen; as, to mitigate heat or…

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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To relieve from a burden.

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To throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright; to illuminate; to illumine.

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To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten.

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To illuminate; to light up; to adorn.

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To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.

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That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

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To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

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To lift up; to raise again, as one who has fallen; to cause to rise.

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To make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a darkened room.

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To make dark or black; to deprive of light; to obscure; as, a darkened room.

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