Lighten
v. t.-
To make lighter, or less heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden;
as, to lighten a ship by unloading; tolighten a load or burden. -
To make less burdensome or afflictive; to alleviate;
as, to .lighten the cares of life or the burden of grief - To cheer; to exhilarate.
