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brighten

[ brahyt-n ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

to become or make bright or brighter.
Synonyms: lift, gladden, cheer, lighten, hearten
Antonyms: sadden, deject, darken

brighten

/ ˈbraɪtən /

First recorded in 1250–1300, brighten is from the Middle English word brightnen. See bright, -en ¹

Yes, its certainly something to brighten up the old Monday morning routine.

To brighten your winter, check out these amazing rare early color photographs of Paris about 1900.

As the overall economic picture in the United States continues to brighten, the job market remains a contentious issue.

I bet if someone put that on my desk, it would instantly brighten my mood.

Eyelid lifts, which brighten the face and require little downtime, are his most popular surgeries.

She thanked them for their gifts but languidly, and did not visibly brighten when told that her husband was better.

Constance clasps her hands delightedly and begins to brighten with hope.

Now all the anxiety is over, you will brighten like this house.'

Salt, ammonia and turpentine brighten the colours of a carpet, and the latter two are objectionable to moths.

They are like a small lassie I know, who helps to brighten all the dark places in my life.

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