What is another word for lightens?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪtənz] (IPA) 
Lightens is a verb which means to make something less heavy or to make it brighter. The word lightens can also mean to ease a burden or to alleviate stress or tension. Synonyms for lightens include reducing, alleviating, mitigating, easing, lessening, brightening, uplifting, refreshing, cheering, and buoying. Some common phrases that can be used instead of lightens includes to lift one's spirits, to ease one's burdens, to take the edge off, and to make things easier. Lightening can also mean making something less serious or severe, and some synonyms for this usage include softening, tempering, and mitigating.
