1. leaven

noun. (ˈlɛvən) An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something.
Synonyms
imponderable leavening
Antonyms
stay in place fall descend
Etymology
leaven (English)
levain (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. leaven

noun. (ˈlɛvən) A substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
Synonyms
sourdough barm substance yeast leavening baking powder
Antonyms
descent decrease wane set sit down
Etymology
leaven (English)
levain (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. leaven

verb. (ˈlɛvən) Cause to puff up with a leaven.
Synonyms
rise raise bring up prove elevate lift get up
Antonyms
lie down go to bed turn in stay bore
Etymology
leaven (English)
levain (Middle English (1100-1500))
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