A good deed lightens a dark world.
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Lightens
Synonyms for "lightens" (122 found)
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Closest matches (25)
Strong matches (36)
Related words (61)
kick the beamlaylenifylessenlightlight upluminatemake lightmake lightermitigatemoderatemodulatemollifyobtundoff-loadovershinepalliateplay downreducereduce the temperature
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reduce weightrelumereluminerestrainset at easeshed light uponshineshine uponslackenslow downsmilesmothersobersober downsoftenspotlightstiflesubduesuppresssweetentake the edge offtametemperthinthrow light upontone downtune downunballastunburdenunderplayunfreightunladeunloadweakenweigh lightlywhilewhiten
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Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
Knowledge rejuvenates the soul, and lightens the burden of old age.
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Your effort truly lightens my load.
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