Lighten

Russian Meaning

освещать

давать свет

светлеть

сверкать

облегчать

делать более легким

делаться более легким

приносить облегчение

смягчать

English Meaning

  1. To make light or lighter; illuminate or brighten.
  2. To make (a color) lighter.
  3. Archaic To enlighten.
  4. To become lighter; brighten.
  5. To be luminous; shine.
  6. To give off flashes of lightning.
  7. To make less heavy.
  8. To lessen the oppressiveness, trouble, or severity of. See Synonyms at relieve.
  9. To relieve of cares or worries; gladden.
  10. To become less in weight.
  11. To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe.
  12. To become cheerful.
  13. lighten up Informal To take matters less seriously: Everything will work out fine, so stop worrying and lighten up.