Leaven

Synonyms of leaven

• raise
• ferment
• yeast

Antonyms of leaven

• deflate
• sink
• flatten

Collocations of leaven

leavened bread

Frequency: 85 %

The freshly baked leavened bread had a light and fluffy texture.

leaven bread

Frequency: 80 %

She used yeast to leaven bread dough.

leaven dough

Frequency: 75 %

The baker added leaven to the dough to make it rise.

leavening agent

Frequency: 70 %

Yeast is a common leavening agent used in baking.

leaven mixture

Frequency: 60 %

The leaven mixture bubbled and expanded as it fermented.

Idiomatic Expressions for leaven

• Phrase: to leaven the conversation
  Meaning: to lighten or make more interesting a conversation
  Usage: He leavened the conversation with anecdotes and personal stories, keeping everyone engaged.