Definitions
1.verb(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount."He alighted from his horse."
2.verb(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop."A flying bird alights on a tree."
3.verb(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
4.verbTo befall or betide.
5.verbTo make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
6.verbTo light; light up; illuminate.
7.verbTo set light to; light.