pales

VERB

become, make lighter or weakened

Synonyms

STRONG

blanch decrease dim diminish dull fade faint lessen muddy tarnish whiten

WEAK

go white grow dull lose color lose luster

Antonyms

STRONG

brighten develop enlarge expand extend grow increase raise strengthen

WEAK

darken glow radiate

Example Sentences

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Pales were used to mark the limits of a community, and the word was used as early as the 13th century.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

“We’ll be a blended family of six,” Ms. Pales said; both have two children from previous marriages.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2020

This has eased the burden of enforced separation for couples like Nuelsi Pales of Pittsburgh, and her fiancé, Louis-Philippe Morand of Montreal.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2020

Sister Kathleen Pales, development director of the convent, says she and the sisters are "very grateful" for the donation and that Pope is Dope merchandise is "very clever."

From US News • Sep. 24, 2015

There were also many Numina connected with the life of the household, such as Terminus, Guardian of Boundaries; Priapus, Cause of Fertility; Pales, Strengthener of Cattle; Sylvanus, Helper of Plowmen and Woodcutters.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton