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lighten verb

  /ˈlaɪ.tən/ , [ˈlaɪtn̩] , [ˈlaɪʔn̩]
  • (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
  • (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
  • (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
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lighten verb

  /ˈlaɪ.tən/ , [ˈlaɪtn̩] , [ˈlaɪʔn̩]
  • (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
  • (transitive) To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
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lightening

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