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leaven
noun
verb
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- EAVE
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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Pronunciation
ˈlɛv.ən
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Meaning
Definitions
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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Example Sentences
his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor
unleavened bread
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