CEFR B2

lighten

verb

Meaning

To make something less serious, sad, or worrying.

Examples

His cheerful attitude always manages to lighten the atmosphere in the office.
We tried to lighten the mood by singing songs during the long journey.

Synonyms: ease, relieve, alleviate, mitigate

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lighten (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtn/

Definition

To make something less serious, sad, or worrying.

Examples

His cheerful attitude always manages to lighten the atmosphere in the office.
We tried to lighten the mood by singing songs during the long journey.
A good laugh can significantly lighten your worries.

How to Use lighten

lighten up (phrasal verb): To become less serious, worried, or angry. — "He needs to lighten up and enjoy himself more."
lighten the mood (collocation): To make a situation or atmosphere less tense or unhappy. — "Her jokes were intended to lighten the mood after the argument."
lighten the load (collocation): To reduce the amount of work or responsibility someone has. — "The new software should lighten the load for the accounting department."

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