Definition of lighten

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Lighten (v. t.) To make light or clear; to light; to illuminate; as, to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets..

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Lighten :: Lighten (v. i.) To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to display a flash or flashes of lightning; to flash..
Culture :: Culture (n.) The state of being cultivated; result of cultivation; physical improvement; enlightenment and discipline acquired by mental and moral training; civilization; refinement in manners and taste.
Luminary :: Luminary (n.) One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary..
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Literally, those who are enlightened.
Legge :: Legge (v. t.) To lighten; to allay.
Knowledge :: Knowledge (v. i.) That which is gained and preserved by knowing; instruction; acquaintance; enlightenment; learning; scholarship; erudition.
Reilluminate :: Reilluminate (v. t.) To enlighten again; to reillumine.
Enlighten :: Enlighten (v. t.) To supply with light; to illuminate; as, the sun enlightens the earth..
Irradiate :: Irradiate (v. t.) To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind..
Enlightenment :: Enlightenment (n.) Act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed..
Foulder :: Foulder (v. i.) To flash, as lightning; to lighten; to gleam; to thunder..
Enlightener :: Enlightener (n.) One who enlightens or illuminates; one who, or that which, communicates light to the eye, or clear views to the mind..
Allege :: Allege (v. t.) To alleviate; to lighten, as a burden or a trouble..
Illuminate :: Illuminate (a.) Enlightened.
Lightened :: Lightened (imp. & p. p.) of Lighte.
Lighten :: Lighten (v. i.) To descend; to light.
Lighten :: Lighten (v. t.) To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.
Lighten :: Lighten (v. i.) To grow lighter; to become less dark or lowering; to brighten; to clear, as the sky..
Enlighten :: Enlighten (v. t.) To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon; to furnish with increase of knowledge; to instruct; as, to enlighten the mind or understanding..
Alleviate :: Alleviate (v. t.) To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; as, to alleviate sorrow, pain, care, etc. ; -- opposed to aggravate..
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