lichten meaning and definition in german
Verb
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- to thin out; to clear; to make sparse Die Soldaten lichteten den Wald, um ihn für schweres Gerät durchgängig zu machen. The soldiers thinned out the forest in order to make it passable for heavy equipment.
- reflexive to thin out; to be cleared; to become sparse (usually slowly) Die Zuschauerränge lichteten sich. The spectator seats were gradually cleared.
- reflexive, literary to become light, bright (usually slowly) Der Himmel lichtete sich. The sky became light.
- reflexive, literary, of facial expression to become bright; to lose sternness Ihr Blick lichtete sich. Her look became bright.