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From the M-W Editors
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.
Recent Examples of brighten from the Web
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Being in touch with his old bandmates again has brightened his life.
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Blond wood paneling, faded with sun exposure over the years, got a coat of white paint, as did the walls, brightening up the interior.
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Enter Starburst hair, the latest mesmerizing hair color trend that's about to brighten your feed.
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The Cabin Branch Quilters brought their handiwork, some 78 quilts, to Action in Community Through Service in Dumfries late last month, the lively colors and ornate patterns intended to brighten the lives of children who have weathered awful times.
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A day trip or getting together with someone who brightens your day is favored.
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The stock market is surging on stronger corporate profits, brightening economic forecasts and hopes that President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress will cut taxes and regulations.
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An orange accent wall brightens up the space, and the blue-gray subway tile backsplash color carries over to the living room.
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There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors, and with summer fast approaching, these products will help brighten your days.
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First Known Use of brighten
14th century
BRIGHTEN Defined for English Language Learners
brighten
playDefinition of brighten for English Language Learners
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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
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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