BRIGHTEN
/ˈbɹaɪtən/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 16
Definition
- verb make more cheerful through the use of color.
— synonyms: lighten_up, lighten
- verb become clear.
— synonyms: clear_up, clear, light_up
Examples
- “We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.”
- “to brighten one's prospects; Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.”
- “The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year. The sky brightened as the storm moved on.”
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