Synonym of the word LIGHTEN

v. (transitive) To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
v. (transitive) To make light or lighter in weight.
v. (transitive) To make less serious or more cheerful.
v. (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
v. (intransitive) To become light or lighter in weight.
v. (intransitive) To become less serious or more cheerful.
v. (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.
v. (intransitive, archaic) To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to flash.
v. (transitive) To emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
v. To descend; to light.
v. To illuminate with knowledge; to enlighten.

v. (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.
v. (transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
v. (transitive, figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven.
v. (intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up.
v. (intransitive) To become brighter or more cheerful in mood.
v. To make acute or witty; to enliven.

v. (intransitive) To become something different.
v. (transitive, ergative) To make something into something different.
v. (transitive) To replace.
v. (intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
v. (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.).
v. (archaic) To exchange.
v. (transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
n. (countable) The process of becoming different.
n. (uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
n. (countable) A replacement, e.g. a change of clothes.
n. (uncountable) Money given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.
n. (uncountable) Coins (as opposed to paper money).
n. (countable) A transfer between vehicles.
n. (baseball) A change-up pitch.
n. (campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
n. (dated) A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; an exchange.
n. (Scotland, dated) A public house; an alehouse.

n. (obsolete) The face.
n. (obsolete) One's expression or countenance.
n. (archaic) One's attitude, mood.
n. (uncountable) A cheerful attitude; gaiety; mirth.
n. That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
n. A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".
n. A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
v. (transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
v. (transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
v. (transitive, intransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.

v. To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or…
v. To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
v. To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
v. To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).
v. (obsolete) To lift up; to raise again.
v. (now rare) To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).
v. (law) To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.
v. To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.
v. To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.
v. (military, job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.
v. (now rare) To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.
v. (reflexive) To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.

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