blacken
Intermediate/ˈblæk.ən/
- verb
- to become black or to make something become black, for example because of dirt or smoke
blacken in a sentence
- “He accused the newspaper of trying to blacken his name.”
- “The folds of the curtains were blackened with dirt.”
- “The buildings were blackened by explosions.”
- “Copper pots dangle over a blackened hearth.”
What does “blacken” mean?
blacken (verb) means to become black or to make something become black, for example because of dirt or smoke. It is pronounced /ˈblæk.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "blacken" mean?
- blacken (verb) means: to become black or to make something become black, for example because of dirt or smoke
- How do you pronounce "blacken"?
- "blacken" is pronounced /ˈblæk.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "blacken" in a sentence?
- Here is "blacken" used in a sentence: He accused the newspaper of trying to blacken his name.
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