Alight

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1. Verb

To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.

2. Verb

To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof.

3. Verb

To come or chance (upon).

4. Adjective

Lighted; lighted up; in a flame.
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