lighten

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
  7. Verb.  (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.

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