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Definition leaven in American English

leaven verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈlev(ə)n/
1

to add yeast to a bread mixture so that it will contain air and will be bigger and lighter

Synonyms and related words
bake bakery crust
2

to add something that makes a situation, story, movie, etc. more interesting, funny, or exciting

Synonyms and related words
gussy up wake up enliven
Definition leaven in American English