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осветля́ть — meaning in English

osvetlyat

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English meaning

lighten verb To make or become brighter.

Senses

осветля́ть is used for these senses in English:

lighten (transitive) To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.
lighten (intransitive) To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.

lighten — full definition

verb To make or become brighter.
verb To make something less heavy or less burdensome.
verb To become more cheerful, or to make a mood less serious.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

осветли́ть обле́гчить облегча́ть посветле́ть светле́ть смягча́ть смягчи́ть