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light

verb

/laɪt/

Meaning

to make something bright with light; to ignite

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

She lit the candles for dinner.

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

illuminate, brighten, ignite, kindle, illumination, brightness, radiance, glow

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illuminate, brighten, ignite, kindle

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illumination, brightness, radiance, glow

darken, extinguish, dim, darkness, shadow, gloom

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darken, extinguish, dim

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darkness, shadow, gloom

light candles, light up, bright light, natural light, artificial light, light switch

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light candles, light up, bright light, natural light, artificial light

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bright light, natural light, light switch

existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way

a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal.

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.