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leaven
noun
verb
An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
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ˈlɛv.ən
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noun
An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
“His sermons benefited from a leavening of humor”
noun
A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
verb
Cause to puff up with a leaven
“Unleavened bread”
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His sermons benefited from a leavening of humor
Unleavened bread
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