Whiten

usgb/ˈwaɪtn/
verb

To change or cause to change to a white or lighter color.

The sun had started to whiten the sky.
Visual representation of "whiten" - To change or cause to change to a white or lighter color

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  • whiten the teeth
  • whiten the skin
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Physical change

Used when something's color actually becomes lighter, often through a chemical or physical process.

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Regular washing can help to whiten old linens.
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Gradual process

The action of whitening something may be gradual and not immediate.

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Over time, the sun will whiten the colored fabric of the curtains.
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Natural whitening

Refers to natural processes, like daylight causing colors to fade.

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The old paper will whiten further in the sunlight.
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