Whiten (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/
Definition
whiten means (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
Age had whitened his hair.
The lesson showed how to whiten in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will whiten before translating the verb.
How to Use Whiten
- to whiten (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to whiten."
- whiten in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how whiten works in context."
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