Lighten and Raise

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Lighten

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.
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Raise and lighten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Raise" instead a verb "Lighten".
Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

Raise

Raise verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.
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Lighten and raise are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Raise".
Nearby Words: raised, raising

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people lighten people raise people
morale lighten morale raise morale
weapon lighten weapon raise weapon

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  • Video Game / The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Warriors who raise strength can carry more things (up to 500 pounds with a max 100 strength), and spells/effects such as Feather exist to lighten your load even further.
    Source: Video Game / The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
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