Leaven Synonyms

lĕvən
An agent that stimulates or precipitates a reaction, development, or change
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. catalyst
  2. ferment
  3. leavening
  4. yeast
An influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. leavening
To influence
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. change
  2. cause
  3. affect

Words Related to Leaven

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Leaven Sentence Examples

  • On the other hand, the absence of leaven may recall primitive practice before its introduction as a domestic luxury; sacral rites generally keep alive primitive custom.

  • No leaven shall be eaten with it for seven days, and bread of affliction shall be eaten because they came forth from Egypt in haste.

  • It began to bear fruit in Christian mysticism, and to diffuse a new magical leaven through the worship of the church.

  • The "Holy Leaven" is reputed to be a part of the original bread of the first Eucharist, brought by Addai and Mari' and maintained ever since in the Church; it is used in the confection of the Eucharistic wafers, which are rather thicker than those used in the Western Church.

  • Its realization was delayed by the wars that devastated the country down to the overthrow of Maximilian, but the leaven was at work, and with the return of peace a marked increase in the number of primary and secondary schools was noted.

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