Definitions for Darken

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Darken dark·en

Spelling: [dahr-kuh n]

IPA: /ˈdɑr kən/

Darken is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 129 anagrams from letters in Darken (adeknr).

Definitions for Darken

Idioms

1. darken someone's door, to come to visit; make an appearance:

verb (used with object)

1. to make dark or darker.
2. to make obscure.
3. to make less white or clear in color.
4. to make gloomy; sadden:
5. to make blind.

verb (used without object)

1. to become dark or darker.
2. to become obscure.
3. to become less white or clear in color.
4. to grow clouded, as with gloom or anger.
5. to become blind.

Origin of Darken

First recorded in 1250-1300, darken is from the Middle English word derknen. See dark, -en¹

Examples for Darken

By this time the husks will have begun to decompose and darken the kernels.

This is a great mystery which people are afraid to look into, and darken it of their own will.

He was always on the look-out for his brother, as soon as the sky began to darken.

The black shadow of the Tombs did not darken this Eden of my youth.

If this is done, the cauliflower will darken and break into pieces.

He saw the thundercloud arise that was to darken the horizon.

The man, whoever he was, did not darken the lighted doorway.

He colored and his eyes seemed to darken as he spoke to the two girls.

He saw the blighting shadow of Asgill begin to darken the scene.

If you only vote on how a person personally feels about abortion, you will never want her to darken your door.