ligate
- v join letters in a ligature when writing
- v bind chemically
The enzyme ligated - v bind with a bandage or ligature
ligate the artery
light up
- v start to burn with a bright flame
- v make lighter or brighter
- v become clear
- v ignite
- v begin to smoke
lighten
- v make more cheerful
the conversation lightened me up a bit - v reduce the weight on; make lighter
she lightened the load on the tired donkey - v become more cheerful
after a glass of wine, he lightened up a bit - v make lighter or brighter
- v become lighter
The room lightened up - v alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents