Leaven has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
2
an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
"his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
3
Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
Verb
1
cause to puff up with a leaven
"unleavened bread"
2
To add a leavening agent.
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