Translation of leaven in Hindi हिन्दी

leaven, noun, verb.

noun 1. any substance, such as yeast, that will cause fermentation and raise dough.
2. a small amount of fermenting dough kept for this purpose.
3. (Figurative.) an influence that, spreading silently and strongly, changes conditions or opin

v.i. (Figurative.) to become transformed or modified under some strong influence.
Ex. The play ultimately leavens according to the power and magic of the actress playing Joan (Saturday Review).

v.t. 1. to raise with or as with a leaven; make (dough) light or lighter.
Ex. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? (I Corinthians 5:6).
2. (Figurative.) to spread through and transform.
(SYN) permeate, pervade.