Whiten
Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪtən/
Whiten (verb)
- To make something become white or look more white.
- To become pale or lose colour, often because of fear, illness, or cold.
- To remove colour from a substance, making it lighter or less coloured.
Examples
- The cleaner whitens the tiles after the stain.
- Sunlight whitens the fabric over time.