lighten |
enliven |
Synonyms |
Lighten is a synonym of enliven.
In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and enliven
is that
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while
enliven is to make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
As verbs the difference between lighten and enliven
is that
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while
enliven is (obsolete|transitive) to give life or spirit to; to revive or animate.
contract |
lighten |
Related terms |
Contract is a related term of lighten.
In lang=en terms the difference between contract and lighten
is that
contract is to gain or acquire (an illness) while
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
As verbs the difference between contract and lighten
is that
contract is (ambitransitive) to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen while
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
As a noun contract
is an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
As an adjective contract
is (obsolete) contracted; affianced; betrothed.
mollify |
lighten |
Related terms |
Mollify is a related term of lighten.
As verbs the difference between mollify and lighten
is that
mollify is to ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort while
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
sink |
lighten |
Related terms |
Sink is a related term of lighten.
As verbs the difference between sink and lighten
is that
sink is
to move or be moved into something while
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
As a noun sink
is a basin used for holding water for washing.
palliate |
lighten |
Related terms |
Palliate is a related term of lighten.
As verbs the difference between palliate and lighten
is that
palliate is to relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate while
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.
As an adjective palliate
is (obsolete) cloaked; hidden, concealed.
lighten |
buoy |
Synonyms |
In transitive terms the difference between lighten and buoy
is that
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while
buoy is to mark with a buoy.
As a noun buoy is
a float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
lighten |
console |
Related terms |
Lighten is a related term of console.
As verbs the difference between lighten and console
is that
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while
console is .
lighten |
comfort |
Related terms |
Lighten is a related term of comfort.
In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and comfort
is that
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while
comfort is to make comfortable.
As verbs the difference between lighten and comfort
is that
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while
comfort is to relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
As a noun comfort is
contentment, ease.
lighten |
moderate |
Related terms |
Lighten is a related term of moderate.
In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and moderate
is that
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while
moderate is to act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise.
As verbs the difference between lighten and moderate
is that
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while
moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something).
As an adjective moderate is
not excessive; acting in moderation.
As a noun moderate is
one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
lighten |
soften |
Related terms |
Lighten is a related term of soften.
In lang=en terms the difference between lighten and soften
is that
lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning while
soften is to become soft or softer.
As verbs the difference between lighten and soften
is that
lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of while
soften is to make something soft or softer.
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