Brighten

['braɪt(ə)n] or ['braɪtn]

Definition

(verb.) make lighter or brighter; 'The paint will brighten the room'.

Inputed by Agnes--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

(a.) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.

(a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.

(a.) To make acute or witty; to enliven.

(v. i.) To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.

Checker: Presley

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. [1]. Polish, burnish, furbish, make bright.[2]. Make cheerful, make joyous.

v. n. Grow bright.

Checked by Beth

Examples

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