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leaven
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/ˈlɛv.ən/
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/ˈlɛv.ən/
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Compare the noun and verb forms of “leaven” and explain how each is used.
Distinguish “leaven” from “yeast,” “starter,” and “leavening agent.”
Explore how “leaven” is used figuratively, as in “leaven a speech with humor.”
Learn common collocations with “leaven,” such as “leaven dough” and “unleavened bread.”
Write five B2-level sentences using “leaven” in baking and figurative contexts.
Explain why “leaven” is a less common choice than “raise” or “make rise” in everyday English.
Answer three comprehension questions about the baker and dough examples.
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