brighten
playSimple Definition of brighten
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: to add more light to (something)
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: to make (something) more colorful or cheerful
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: to become brighter or more cheerful
Examples of brighten in a sentence
He brightened the picture on the television.
Flowers can brighten any room.
The good news brightened her mood.
The sky brightened after the storm.
Business prospects brightened last month.
Her face brightened in relief when she heard that he was not hurt.
14th Century
First Known Use of brighten
14th century
BRIGHTEN Defined for Kids
brighten
playDefinition of brighten for Students
brightened
brightening
1 : to add more light to <Candlelight brightened the room.>
2 : to make or become cheerful <You brightened my day.>
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