brighten (verb)
1brighten — ► VERB 1) make or become brighter. 2) make or become happier and more cheerful …
2brighten — verb 1 (T) to make something brighter in colour 2 (I) to become brighter in colour, or to shine with more light: The sky had already begun to brighten. 3 (I, T) to become happier or more excited, or make someone else feel like this: His… …
3brighten up — verb a) To become brighter ,brighten up my day b) To make cheerful. ,brighten up a room …
4brighten — verb ADVERB ▪ considerably ▪ a little, slightly, etc. ▪ visibly ▪ Their rather heavy faces brightened visibly. ▪ …
5brighten — verb (brightened; brightening) Date: 14th century intransitive verb to become bright or brighter < her mood brightened > transitive verb to make bright or brighter < the gift brightened my day > • brightener noun …
6brighten — verb bɹaɪtən a) To make bright or brighter in color We brightened the room with a new coat of paint. b) To add luster or splendor to Having Mark around the place really brightens things up …
7brighten — verb 1) sunshine brightened the room Syn: illuminate, light up, lighten, make bright, make brighter, cast/shed light on; formal illume 2) Sarah brightened up as she thought of her mother s words Syn: cheer up, perk up, rally; …
8brighten — verb 1) sunshine brightened the room Syn: illuminate, light up, lighten 2) the sky brightened Syn: become lighter, grow brighter, lighten 3) Sarah brightened up Syn …
9brighten — [[t]bra͟ɪt(ə)n[/t]] brightens, brightening, brightened 1) VERB If someone brightens or their face brightens, they suddenly look happier. Seeing him, she seemed to brighten a little... Oh, we d love to! cried Nancy, her face brightening. PHRASAL… …
10brighten — bright|en [ braıtn ] verb 1. ) brighten or brighten up intransitive to start to have more color or light: The sky slowly brightened. a ) transitive to give something more color or light: Light colors brighten a dark room. 2. ) brighten or… …
