Words Like LIGHTEN
We have put together a list of words that are similar to LIGHTEN.
14 Alternative Words Similar to lighten
4 examples of lighten
1
to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets.
2
to lighten a ship by unloading; to lighten a load or burden.
3
to lighten the cares of life or the burden of grief
4
lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents
10 definitions of lighten
2
To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to display a flash or flashes of lightning; to flash.
3
To grow lighter; to become less dark or lowering; to brighten; to clear, as the sky.
4
To make light or clear; to light; to illuminate
5
To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.
6
To emit or disclose in, or as in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
7
To free from trouble and fill with joy.
8
To make lighter, or less heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden
9
To make less burdensome or afflictive; to alleviate.
10
To cheer; to exhilarate.