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brighten

brigh·ten

UK/ˈbɹaɪtən/ US/ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩/ uncommon

verb

1.

make lighter or brighter

  • “The paint will brighten the room”
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2.

become clear

  • “The sky cleared after the storm”
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3.

become brighter

  • “The sky brightened around noon”
  • “Her face brightened when she heard the good news”
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4.

become brighter

  • “The sky brightened”
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Origin

From bright + -en.

Phrases

  • brighten up

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