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lighten

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/ˈlaɪtən/ · light-en

To make or become lighter in weight, color, or mood.

Meanings

verbformal

To make or become lighter in weight, color, or mood.

کم وزن یا رنگ میں ہلکا کرنا یا ہو جانا۔

ہلکا کرنا

halka karna

Synonyms

alleviatereduceeaseکم کرناآرام دیناہلکا کرنا

Antonyms

weigh downburdenencumberبھاری کرنابوجھل کرنادبانا

Common Collocations

  • lighten the load
  • lighten the mood
  • lighten one's heart

Example Sentences

She decided to lighten her load by asking for help.

اس نے مدد مانگ کر اپنا بوجھ ہلکا کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne madad maang kar apna bojh halka karne ka faisla kiya.

He tried to lighten the mood with a joke.

اس نے ایک لطیفے سے ماحول کو خوشگوار بنانے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne aik lateefe se mahol ko khushgawar banane ki koshish ki.

The paint will lighten as it dries.

پینٹ خشک ہونے پر ہلکا ہو جائے گا۔

Paint khushk hone par halka ho jayega.

Easily Confused With

light:Light refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, while lighten means to make something lighter or less burdensome.

Word Family

light
nounروشنی
lightness
nounہلکا پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'light' as something that brightens or eases the burden.

Imagine a heavy backpack becoming lighter as you remove items from it.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کو خوش رکھنے کو غالب یہ خیال اچھا ہے، پر کیا کیجیے کہ دل کا بوجھ ہلکا نہیں ہوتا۔

Dil ko khush rakhne ko Ghalib yeh khayal acha hai, Par kya kijiye ke dil ka bojh halka nahi hota.

To keep the heart happy is a nice thought, O Ghalib, But what can be done as the weight of the heart doesn't lighten.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہلکا دل، ہلکا بوجھ۔

halka dil, halka bojh.

A light heart means a light burden.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lyhtan" — to make light or brighten

First known use: 15th century

The term 'lighten' has evolved from Old English, where it denoted the act of making something lighter or less burdensome.