Definitions

1. verb

to make lighter or less heavy

“The exercise helps to alighten your mood after a long day.”

2. verb

to come down or land, especially of a fire, a light, or a load

“The pilot’s error caused the plane to alighten on the nearby field.”

3. verb

to become less heavy or intense

“The weight of the problem began to alighten as she shared it with her friend.”

4. verb

to shed or cast off a burden

“The load began to alighten as they reached the top of the mountain.”