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leaven

The word “leaven” has 2 syllables: leav-en

It's pronounced as /ˈlɛvən/

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In the thesaurus, “leaven” has 29 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leaven along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leaven

Antonyms for leaven

Meanings of leaven

  • noun
    1. Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
    2. Anything that makes a general assimilating change in the mass.
  • verb
    1. To add a leavening agent.
    2. To cause to rise by fermentation.
    3. To temper an action or decision.
    4. To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.
    5. To rise or become larger.

Example Sentences

  • You only need a small amount of yeast to leaven the dough.
  • Her humor helped leaven the serious mood of the meeting.
  • The baker explained how to properly leaven bread for the best texture.
  • A few kind words can leaven even the hardest conversation.
  • They added stories to leaven the dry facts in the presentation.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leaven, such as: animate, charge, clear, deluge, deprive, divest, drown.

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