Definition of leaven

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  • leaven is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • leaven is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • leaven is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of leaven

  • cause to puff up with a leaven (verb)

    Examples

    1. unleavened bread

    Synonyms

    1. prove
    2. raise
  • an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something (noun)

    Examples

    1. his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor

    Synonyms

    1. leavening
  • a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. leavening

See definition of leaven in Merriam Webster