leaven
9 points
English
6 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
verb
cause to puff up with a leaven
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈɛvʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural leavens
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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