LEVIGATE

levigate

Verb

  1. To make smooth or polish.
  2. To make into a smooth paste or fine powder.
  3. To separate finer grains from coarser ones by suspension in a liquid.
  4. To lighten.
  5. To belittle

Adjective

  1. Smooth.
  2. Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.


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