whiten

verb
UK: /ˈwaɪtn/
US: /ˈwaɪtn/

  1. To make something white or lighter in color.

    1. I will whiten my teeth to look better for the party.
    2. The sun began to whiten the fields of wheat as summer approached.

  2. To become white or pale.

    1. His face whiten when he heard the news.
    2. The sky began to whiten as the sun started to rise early.

Synonyms

bleach blanch fade pale
whiten adjective

  1. To make something white or lighter in color, often referring to teeth.

    1. I need a whiten toothpaste for my teeth.
    2. The dentist recommended a whiten treatment to improve my smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whiten" in English means: To make something white or lighter in color., To become white or pale..

The phonetic transcription of "whiten" is /ˈwaɪtn/ in British English and /ˈwaɪtn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whiten": bleach, blanch, fade, pale.

Example usage of "whiten": "I will whiten my teeth to look better for the party.". More examples on the page.