lighten
verb
- reduce the weight
- make cheerier
- (make) get lighter
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.tn̩/ / [ˈlaɪtn̩] / [ˈlaɪʔn̩]
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old English lēoht Middle English light English light English -en English lighten From light + -en.
- To descend; to light.
“Book of Common Prayer O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us.”