redden
1 of 1verb/ˈrɛdən/
Forms:reddens,reddening,reddened,reddened
1
to become red, often in response to emotions like embarrassment, shame, or surprise
- His face began to redden when he realized he was late for the meeting.
- I could see her cheeks redden when someone mentioned her achievements.
- The unexpected compliment made her redden with surprise.
- His face reddened as he realized he had made a mistake.
2
to change or turn red in color
- The sky began to redden as the sun dipped below the horizon.
- The leaves started to redden in the fall, signaling the change in season.
- The fruit on the tree began to redden as it ripened under the sun.
- The embers of the fire reddened, glowing brightly in the darkness.
- The cheeks of the apples redden as they mature in the orchard.
3
to cause something to turn red
transitive- The setting sun began to redden the sky with its warm glow.
- The wine spilled on the carpet, reddening the fibers instantly.
- The heat from the fire reddened the surface of the metal.
- The intense sunlight reddened the skin of those lounging by the pool.