whiten
verb
whit·en
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn 
whitened; whitening
ˈ(h)wīt-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
: to make white or whiter
snow whitened the hills
: to become white or whiter
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Examples of whiten in a Sentence
His hair whitened as he aged.
Bleach will whiten the linens.
The new toothpaste whitens teeth.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The enamel-safe kit uses an LED light and peroxide gel, similar to laser whitening treatments at a dental office.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
This whitener will provide a professional-level teeth whitening treatment at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Teeth whitening gadgets like the Colgate Whitening Pen are super helpful to give yourself a sparkling smile just in time for the holiday season!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The enamel-safe kit uses an LED light and peroxide gel, similar to laser whitening treatments at a dental office.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
This whitener will provide a professional-level teeth whitening treatment at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Whiten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiten. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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