redden
pronunciation
How to pronounce redden in British English:
UK [ˈredn]
How to pronounce redden in American English:
US [ˈrɛdn]
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- Verb:
- turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- make red
- turn red or redder
Word Origin
- redden (v.)
- "become red; make red," late 14c., from red (adj.1) + -en (1). Old English had readian, reodian "become red." Related: Reddened; reddening.
Example
- 1. I was pretty sure he could see my face redden .
- 2. I felt my face redden " let me down ! "
- 3. Your cheeks redden and you get a distinct " flushed " physical feeling . What about after a breakup or the loss of a loved one ?
- 4. Next in mr heraud 's and mr redden 's sights is corn ( maize ) , america 's biggest crop .
- 5. His acne begins to redden and intensify in less that five minutes .