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whiten

[ˈwaɪtn]

whiten Definition

  • 1to become or make something white or whiter in color
  • 2to bleach or lighten something

Using whiten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whiten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She used a whitening toothpaste to whiten her teeth.

  • Example

    The sun had whitened his hair.

  • Example

    The laundry detergent can whiten your clothes.

  • Example

    The painter will whiten the walls of the room.

whiten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whiten

Antonyms for whiten

Phrases with whiten

  • whiten up

    to become brighter or more cheerful

    Example

    The room really whiten up with the new curtains.

  • whiten one's teeth

    to use a product or procedure to make one's teeth whiter

    Example

    She went to the dentist to whiten her teeth.

  • whiten someone's knuckles

    to cause someone to grip something very tightly, especially because they are nervous or angry

    Example

    The driver's reckless driving was enough to whiten my knuckles on the steering wheel.

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Summary: whiten in Brief

'Whiten' [ˈwaɪtn] means to make something white or whiter in color, often by using a bleaching agent. It can refer to teeth, hair, clothes, or walls, as in 'She used a whitening toothpaste to whiten her teeth.' 'Whiten up' is an idiomatic phrase that means to become brighter or more cheerful.

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