alights

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English

Definitions

verb

(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.“He alighted from his horse.”
(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.“A flying bird alights on a tree.”
(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
To befall or betide.

verb

To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

verb

To light; light up; illuminate.
To set light to; light.

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Synonyms

climb down blazing aflare lit lighted burning ablaze afire aflame flaming light perch on fire disembarks glides descends

Rhymes

alytes dull lights the lights

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