- nounleaven (noun)
- a substance, typically yeast, that is used in dough to make it rise.
- dough that is reserved from an earlier batch in order to start a later one fermenting.
- a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better:"they acted as an intellectual leaven to the warriors who dominated the city"
verbleaven (verb) · leavens (third person present) · leavened (past tense) · leavened (past participle) · leavening (present participle)- cause (dough or bread) to rise by adding yeast or another leavening agent:"it only take a little bit of yeast to leaven the bread"
- permeate and modify or transform (something) for the better:"the proceedings should be leavened by humor"
OriginMiddle English: from Old French levain, based on Latin levamen ‘relief’ (literally ‘means of raising’), from levare ‘to lift’.Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- a substance, typically yeast, that is used in dough to make it rise.
verb- cause (dough or bread) to rise by adding yeast or another leavening agent:
- permeate and modify or transform (something) for the better:
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- Leaven is a substance that causes fermentation and expansion of dough or batter123. It is typically used in baking and is often made from yeast or baking powder2. Leavening agents work by releasing carbon dioxide gas into the dough or batter, which causes it to rise12. Leaven can also refer to an element, influence, or agent that works subtly to lighten, enliven, or modify a whole3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The meaning of LEAVEN is a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid; especially : sourdough.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leavenLeaven definition: a substance, as yeast or baking powder, that causes fermentation and expansion of dough or batter.www.dictionary.com/browse/leavenAlso found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. leav·en (lĕv′ən) n. 1. An agent, such as yeast, that causes batter or dough to rise, especially by fermentation. 2. An element, influence, or agent that works subtly to lighten, enliven, or modify a whole.www.thefreedictionary.com/leaven
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