verb
light
To descend and settle on a surface
A butterfly lights on the flower beside the path.
Etymology
The verb is associated with alighting, originally including dismounting. It describes coming down to rest on a surface, as a bird settles on a branch.
More examples
- The bird lit on a branch.
- Her gaze lighted on the old portrait.
- The moth lighted on the curtain.
Forms
light · lights · lit · lighted · lighting
Similar words
- alight
- More specifically means landing or settling on a surface.