Lighten up and Lightening

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Lighten up verb - Make lighter or brighter.

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Lightening is a synonym for lighten up. In some cases you can replace term "Lightening" with "Lighten up", this verbs are similar.

Lightening noun - Changing to a lighter color.

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Lighten up is a synonym for lightening. Sometimes you can use "Lighten up" instead a verb "Lightening".

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightened

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