1. leaven

noun. ['ˈlɛvən'] a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.

Rhymes with Leaven

• mcnevin
• mcgrevin
• estefan
• previn
• eleven
• seven
• levan
• kevan
• heaven
• devon
• devan
• beven
• bevan
• beavan
• evon
• evan

Sentences with leaven

1. Verb, base form
Anything in a sealed can will not leaven so you may end up with an unappetizing mess.

2. Adverb
Stir in flour, with or without leaven, quickly and only until just combined with other ingredients.

3. Verb, past participle
The yeast reacts with oxygen and helps leaven bread, or make it rise.

2. leaven

noun. ['ˈlɛvən'] an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something.

3. leaven

verb. ['ˈlɛvən'] cause to puff up with a leaven.