CEFR A2

darken

verb

Meaning

To become or make something dark or darker.

Examples

The room began to darken as the storm clouds gathered.
His mood seemed to darken with the bad news.

Synonyms: dim, shade, blacken

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darken (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːrkən/

Definition

To become or make something dark or darker.

Examples

The room began to darken as the storm clouds gathered.
His mood seemed to darken with the bad news.
The dye will darken the fabric over time.

How to Use darken

darken into (prepositional phrase): To gradually change into something darker. — "The blue sky began to darken into a deep indigo."
darken with (prepositional phrase): To become darker due to a specific reason or substance. — "His beard began to darken with age."

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