leaven


Definition: Meaning of, leaven in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlɛv(ə)n /

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also leav?en?ing also leav?en?ing also leav?en?ing
  1. [uncountable] technical a substance, especially YEAST, that is added to a mixture of flour and water so that it will swell and can be baked into bread [↪  unleavened]
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  2. [singular, uncountable] literary something that makes an event or situation less boring, serious, or sad
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
leaven leavened leavened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
leavening leavens
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  1. formal to make something less boring, serious, or sad
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