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whiten, lighten, clear up

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Example Sentences

Example:She applied bleach to whiten her clothes, erasing the dark stains.

Definition:To make white or to make something appear white; to make clean or pure.

From whiten

Example:The illumination from the street lamps gradually lightened the night, making it easier to walk.

Definition:To make less dark or of a lighter color; to lighten in appearance.

From lighten

Example:The morning sun cleared up the sky, removing the dark clouds from the previous night.

Definition:To become or make clearer or brighter.

From clear up