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brighten
[brahyt-n]
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make bright or brighter.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms: , ,
brighten
/ ˈɪə /
verb
to make or become bright or brighter
to make or become cheerful
Other Word Forms
- rebrighten verb
- unbrightened adjective
- ˈٱԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Adams has brightened the outlook for a team that was already confident after finishing with a 10-7 record and advancing to the NFC divisional round last season.
She’s a known scene-stealer, so remarkably adept in front of the camera that she can brighten up anything she’s in, even if it’s only for a second.
A blue-hued linoleum floor made to look like an aquarium, replete with singing fish and turtles, brightens the dark-wooded downstairs space and echoes the nautical elements Kesling introduced into his Streamline Moderne homes.
A slow-cooked spread made from tomato pulp and sugar, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and brightened with lemon juice.
The sight of school-leavers, known here as russe, walking around in colourful overalls is something of a coming-of-age tradition that brightens up the weeks before Norway's national day on 17 May.
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