light

³light

verb

lit\ˈlit\ or light·edlight·ing

Definition of LIGHT

intransitive verb

1

: to become light : brighten —usually used with up <her face lit up>

2

: to take fire

3

: to ignite something (as a cigarette) —often used with up

transitive verb

1

: to set fire to

2

a : to conduct with a light : guide b : illuminate <rockets light up the sky> c : animate, brighten <a smile lit up her face>

First Known Use of LIGHT

before 12th century