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LEAVENING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Leavening.

Leavening - as a noun

An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something

Example: "His sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leaven

A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leaven
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
substance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Leavening - as a verb

To add a leavening agent.

To cause to rise by fermentation.

To temper an action or decision.

To imbue; to infect; to vitiate.

To rise or become larger.

Leavening - as an adjective

Making light by aeration.

Example Sentences

"Baking powder is a common leavening agent used in recipes."
"Yeast is a natural leavening that gives bread its fluffy texture."
"Too much leavening can cause a cake to rise and then collapse."
"The recipe calls for a teaspoon of leavening to be added to the batter."
"Some people prefer using sourdough starter as a leavening for their bread."
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Word Game Points

Is LEAVENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leavening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEAVENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is LEAVENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leavening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEAVENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is LEAVENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leavening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEAVENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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