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   brighten

   /ˈbrʌɪtn/

   verb

   • 1. make or become more light: "most of the country should brighten up later" Similar make/become brightmake/become brighterlight uplightenthrow/cast/shed light onilluminateillumineirradiate
   • ▪ make (something) more attractively colourful: "daffodils brighten up many gardens and parks" Similar enhanceembellishmake more attractiveenrichfreshendress upginger upadd some colour toprettifybeautifygraceinformal:jazz upzhoosh (up)
   • ▪ make or become happier and more cheerful: "Sarah brightened up considerably as she thought of Emily's words" Similar cheer upbuoy upperk upwake uprallygladdenenlivenanimateinvigorateheartenrejuvenateupliftencouragestimulatearouseraise someone's spiritsgive someone a liftinformal:buck uppep up

   Word Origin Old English(ge)beorhtnian.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRIGHTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BRIGHTEN definition: 1. If the weather brightens, it becomes lighter and less cloudy, with more sun: 2. to make a place…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BRIGHTEN is to become bright or brighter. How to use brighten in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRIGHTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BRIGHTEN meaning: 1. If the weather brightens, it becomes lighter and less cloudy, with more sun: 2. to make a place…. Learn more.

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   Brighten definition: to become or make bright or brighter.. See examples of BRIGHTEN used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbrighten verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of brighten verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRIGHTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   brighten. (braɪtən ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense brightens , present participle brightening , past tense, past participle brightened. 1. verb B2. If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier. Seeing him, she seemed to brighten a little. [VERB] 'Oh, we'd love to!' cried Nancy, her face brightening.

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   To brighten is to make something lighter, the way you brighten your back yard with glowing patio lights or brighten up your gloomy bedroom by painting the walls yellow. When the sun comes out after several rainy days, it brightens your house and the walk to school, but it can also brighten your mood.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › brightenBRIGHTEN Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for BRIGHTEN: lighten, glow, revive, look up, encourage, cheer (up), sparkle, beam; Antonyms of BRIGHTEN: darken, sadden, despair, brood, fret, mope, despond.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › brighten_vbrighten, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    What does the verb brighten mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb brighten. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb brighten? About 2 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the verb brighten pronounced?

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    Jun 2, 2024 · brighten (third-person singular simple present brightens, present participle brightening, simple past and past participle brightened) ( transitive) To make bright or brighter in color. We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.