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brighten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of brighten

to become glad or hopeful

the glum soccer player started to brighten upon being told that his injury would not jeopardize his career

Synonyms of brighten

buck up, cheer (up), lighten, look up, perk (up)

Words Related to brighten

liven (up), revive

beam, glow, radiate, sparkle

encourage, gladden, hearten

Near Antonyms of brighten

despair, despond

brood, fret, mope

Antonyms of brighten

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