brighten
Meaning
- (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color.
- (transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
- (figuratively, transitive) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
- (intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
- (intransitive) To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
Synonyms
give light
become excited
become happy
be refreshed
give light to
be tinged
grow lively
be stirred
become bright
be dawn
fade up
shine at
grow lighter
Translations
alumbrar
illuminare
anstrahlen
λαμπρύνωFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɹaɪtən/
Etymology
From bright + -en.
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