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present participle of lighten
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(Entry 1 of 2)
to become glad or hopeful
- the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment
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lightening
verb (2)
present participle of lighten
Synonyms & Antonyms of lightening (Entry 2 of 2)
to supply with light
- the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
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