Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whiten
verb
/ˈhwaɪtən/
Definition
To make or become white; to remove color or stains from something, making it pure or clear.
Examples
- The dentist recommended a treatment to whiten my teeth.
- In the summer, the sun can whiten the walls of the house.
- She used a bleaching agent to whiten the fabric of her shirt.
Meaning
The action of turning something white or reducing its color intensity, often used in reference to cleaning or bleaching processes.
Synonyms
- bleach
- lighten
- clarify
