brighten

verb

bright·en ˈbrī-tᵊn

brightened; brightening ˈbrīt-niŋ

ˈbrī-tᵊn-iŋ

Synonyms of brighten next

intransitive verb

: to become bright or brighter

transitive verb

: to make bright or brighter

you brightened my day

: to enhance or intensify the flavor of (food) especially by adding an acidic element (such as citrus juice or vinegar)

Crisp lemon slices brighten smoky bacon and rosemary-infused trout.—

Melissa Roberts-Matar

brightener

ˈbrīt-nər

ˈbrī-tᵊn-ər

noun

Example Sentences

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. See More

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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023 The for dark circles can do more than just brighten your skin. —

Women's Health, 8 Feb. 2023 Instagram-worthy and entirely fun, Le Petit Chef is an incredible experience to brighten and shake up your normal nighttime eating routine. —

Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023 If dullness is your main concern, the Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Face Serum utilizes its star ingredient to brighten and even skin tone. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023 The contrasting pastel colors will easily brighten up any room and the airy feathers gently move with each step. —

Minna Shim, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Dec. 2022 Ideal to heal stressed skin, add this into your routine to not only calm and soothe, but also brighten your complexion and protect against free radical damage. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

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