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/ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/ · whi·ten
verb
  1. To cause something to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch. Age had whitened his hair.
  2. To become white or turn white, especially as a result of light or heat. The clouds whitened as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Did you know? The verb *whiten* appears in the King James Bible (e.g., “The snow is white as wool” – Job 37:6), illustrating its long‑standing literary use.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026