(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
When something ~s or when you ~ it, it becomes less dark in colour.
The sky began to ~...
Leslie ~s her hair and has now had it cut into a short, feathered style.
? darken
VERB: V, V n
2.
If someone ~s a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.
Anthony felt the need to ~ the atmosphere...
VERB: V n
3.
If your attitude, or mood ~s, or if someone or something ~s it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.
As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella’s mood visibly ~ed...
The sun was streaming in through the window, yet it did nothing to ~ his mood.
VERB: V, V n
4.
If you ~ something, you make it less heavy.
It is a good idea to blend it in a food processor as this ~s the mixture...
He pulled the ~ed sled with all his strength.
VERB: V n, V-ed