Words similar to lighten

Example sentences for: lighten

How can you use “lighten” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Supporters of the plan argued that better public transportation would reduce traffic and lighten Denver's notorious "brown cloud."
It is a language of humor and it can lighten the darkest of moments.
C'mon, lighten up.
But it is a shame, in an age of blockbuster publishing, that Lukas' editors either did not or could not prevail upon him to lighten up, on himself and on his audience.
But they tried to kind of, you know, lighten it up."