lighten
/ˈlaɪtən/
verb
- To make something less heavy or reduce its weight.
- Using a smaller frame can lighten the overall weight of the bicycle.
- We need to lighten the load in the trunk so the car can drive uphill.
- The hikers lightened their backpacks by leaving extra food behind.
- To make something brighter or lighter in color.
- The morning sun began to lighten the dark room.
- Adding white paint will lighten the shade of blue.
- She used a special cream to lighten the dark spots on her skin.
- To make a mood, situation, or atmosphere less serious, sad, or tense.
- Listening to cheerful music can lighten your spirits on a rainy day.
- His joke helped lighten the mood after the argument.
- The teacher tried to lighten the tension in the classroom with a funny story.
- To become less heavy or easier to carry.
- As the ship unloads its cargo, it will lighten and ride higher in the water.
- The bag seemed to lighten as we ate the snacks during the hike.
- Once the snow melts, the roof will lighten considerably.
- To become brighter or paler.
- The sky began to lighten just before sunrise.
- The stain will lighten after a few washes.
- Her hair tends to lighten in the summer sun.
- To become less serious, sad, or tense.
- As the storm passed, everyone's mood lightened.
- The atmosphere in the room lightened after the misunderstanding was cleared up.
- His expression lightened when he heard the good news.