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Yes, lighten is playable

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"Lighten" Definition

verb-transitive

Archaic To enlighten.
To lessen the oppressiveness, trouble, or severity of. See Synonyms at relieve.
To make (a color) lighter.
To make less heavy.
To make light or lighter; illuminate or brighten.

phrasal-verb

Lighten up Informal To take matters less seriously: Everything will work out fine, so stop worrying and lighten up.

verb-intransitive

To be luminous; shine.
To become cheerful.
To become less in weight.
To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe.
To become lighter; brighten.

verb

To make or clear.
To make (as a color).
To shine brightly.
To grow lighter.
To give out flashes of.

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