Lighten and Liven

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Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

Usage example: the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment

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Liven and lighten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Liven" instead a verb "Lighten".

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

Liven verb - Make lively.

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Lighten and liven are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Liven".

Nearby Words: lively, livening

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