lighted
/ˈlaɪtəd/ · light·ed
verb
- To start a fire. We lighted the fire to get some heat before dinner.
- To set fire to; to cause something to burn. She lighted her last match and watched the candle flame grow.
- To illuminate or provide light in darkness. I lighted the path with a lantern so we could find our way home.
- To unload a ship or jettison cargo in order to make it lighter. The crew lighted excess cargo during the storm to keep the vessel stable.
- To lighten a burden or relieve weight. He lighted his backpack by removing the heavy tools before the hike.
- To find something by chance. I lighted upon an old photograph while sorting the attic boxes.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice. Her gaze lighted on the missing key lying on the table.
- To alight; to land or come down. The bird lighted on the windowsill after a long flight.
adjective
- Filled with light; illuminated. The lighted streets of the city glittered against the night sky.
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Did you know? The spelling *lighted* was once the dominant past‑tense form in American English, but *lit* became preferred in the 20th century, though *lighted* persists in formal contexts such as “lighted candles.”