Vocabulary List 50

lighten
(verb) to reduce the amount of work, worry, etc.
We need to hire more people to lighten the workload.

tighten
(verb) to make a rule, system, or law stricter
The government has tightened controls on imported products.

heighten
(verb) to make something increase; to increase; to intensify
The case has heightened public awareness of the problem.

shorten
(verb) to make something shorter; to become shorter
The waiting time has been shortened significantly.

strengthen
(verb) to make something stronger; to become stronger
They are looking for ways to strengthen their sales team.