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View usage for: (levən) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense leavens, present participle leavening, past tense, past participle leavenedverbIf a situation or activity is leavened by or with something, it is made more interesting or cheerful. His mood of deep pessimism cannot have been leavened by his mode of transport–a blackcab. [be V-ed + by/with] He found congenial officers who knew how to leaven war's rigours with riotous enjoyment. [V n + by/with] [Also VERB noun ]Synonyms: stimulate, inspire, elevate, quicken More Synonyms of leaven More Synonyms of leaven leaven in British English (ˈlɛvən) noun also: leavening1. any substance that produces fermentation in dough or batter, such as yeast, and causes it to rise 2. a piece of such a substance kept to ferment a new batch of dough 3. an agency or influence that produces a gradual change verb (transitive)4. to cause fermentation in (dough or batter) 5. to pervade, causing a gradual change, esp with some moderating or enlivening influence Derived forms leavener (ˈleavener) noun Word origin C14: via Old French ultimately from Latin levāmen relief, (hence, raising agent, leaven), from levāre to raise leaven in American English (ˈlɛvən) noun1. a. a small piece of fermenting dough put aside to be used for producing fermentation in a fresh batch of dough verb transitive3. to make (batter or dough) rise before or during baking by means of a leavening agent 4. to spread through, causing a gradual change Word origin ME levein < OFr levain < VL * levamen (in L, alleviation) < L levare, to make light, relieve, raise: see lever Examples of 'leaven' in a sentenceleaven Definition any substance, such as yeast, that produces fermentation in dough and makes it rise The ingredients include wholemeal flour, wheat leven, water and salt. Synonyms yeast fermentleavening barm Definition an influence that produces a gradual change The investment will be used as leaven to encourage businesses to do likewise. Definition to cause fermentation in (dough) They used sour dough to leaven their bread. Definition to spread through, causing a gradual change He found congenial officers who knew how to leaven war's rigours with riotous enjoyment. Additional synonymsDefinition to fill or inspire (with ideals or principles) He is able to imbue his listeners with enthusiasm. Synonyms instil, infuse, steep, bathe, saturate, pervade, permeate, impregnate, inculcateDefinition a person or thing that causes this state She was very impressive and a great inspiration to all. Synonyms motivation, example, influence, model, boost, spur, incentive, revelation, encouragement, stimulus, catalyst, stimulation, inducement, incitement, instigation, afflatus, inspo (slang) Definition to stimulate (a person) to activity or creativity What inspired you to change your name? Synonyms motivate, move, cause, stimulate, encourage, influence, persuade, spur, be responsible for, animate, rouse, instil, infuse, hearten, enliven, imbue, spark off, energize, galvanize, gee up, inspirit, fire or touch the imagination of - leave someone in the lurch
- leave something or someone out
- leave-taking
- leaven
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- lecherous
Additional synonymsDefinition to pass through or cause to pass through by osmosis or diffusion The water will eventually permeate through the surrounding concrete. Synonyms pervade, saturate, charge, fill, pass through, penetrate, infiltrate, imbue, filter through, spread through, impregnate, seep through, percolate, soak through, diffuse throughout Definition to spread through or throughout (something) the corruption that pervades every stratum of society Synonyms spread through, fill, affect, penetrate, infuse, permeate, imbue, suffuse, percolate, extend through, diffuse through, overspread Definition to impart to or receive vigour or enthusiasm Thank you for quickening my spiritual understanding. Synonyms stimulate, inspire, arouse, excite, strengthen, revive, refresh, activate, animate, rouse, incite, resuscitate, energize, revitalize, kindle, galvanize, invigorate, reinvigorate, vitalize, vivify Definition to spread through or over (something) A dull red flash suffused Selby's face. Synonyms spread through or over, flood, infuse, cover, steep, bathe, mantle, pervade, permeate, imbue, overspread, transfuse (literary) |