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whitened

 

[ ˈwaɪtnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

teeth

To become whiter in color, especially with regards to teeth.

Synonyms

bleach, brighten, lighten

Examples of usage

  • She whitened her teeth using a special whitening toothpaste.
  • Regular brushing can help whiten teeth naturally.
Context #2 | Verb

clothing

To make something white or whiter in color, especially with regards to clothing.

Synonyms

bleach, brighten, lighten

Examples of usage

  • She whitened her white blouse to make it look new again.
  • Using bleach can help whiten clothes that have become dull.

Translations

Translations of the word "whitened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 branqueado

🇮🇳 सफेद किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gebleicht

🇮🇩 di putihkan

🇺🇦 відбілений

🇵🇱 wybielony

🇯🇵 漂白された

🇫🇷 blanchi

🇪🇸 blanqueado

🇹🇷 beyazlatılmış

🇰🇷 표백된

🇸🇦 مبيض

🇨🇿 vybělený

🇸🇰 vybielený

🇨🇳 漂白的

🇸🇮 beljen

🇮🇸 hvítt

🇰🇿 ағартылған

🇬🇪 გათეთრებული

🇦🇿 ağardılmış

🇲🇽 blanqueado

Etymology

The word 'whiten' originated from the Old English word 'hwītan', which means 'to become white'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the process of making something white or whiter in color.

See also: white, whiten, whitener, whiteness, whitening, whiteout, whiter, whitewater.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,885, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.