darkens
Prononciation : [ˈdɑrkənz]
Mot
Contexte : « light and visibility »
(verb) to make something less bright or to change it so it has less light. Like when the sun goes down and it gets harder to see outside.
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As evening approaches, the sky darkens and stars begin to appear.
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Even though the storm was coming, the sun did not darken the day.
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Why does it darken so quickly during the winter months?
Contexte : « mood and emotion »
(verb) to make someone feel sad or gloomy. When something bad happens, it can make us feel like everything around us is darker.
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The sad news darkens her mood, making her less cheerful.
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Hearing good news from her friends did not darken her smile.
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What events can darken a happy occasion?
Contexte : « photography and art »
(verb) to add darker colors to a picture or scene. Artists can darken a painting to create shadows or a different feeling.
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The artist darkens the background to make the main subject stand out.
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If you choose not to darken the painting, it may look too flat.
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How can darkening the colors change the feeling of the artwork?
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