Leaven Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Leaven

Meaning 1 : cause to puff up with a leaven

    Example : unleavened bread

    Synonyms : prove,  raise
Meaning 2 : an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something

    Example : his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor

    Synonyms : leavening
Meaning 3 : a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

    Synonyms : leavening


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