brighten
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make bright or brighter.
brightens
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present tense formof brighten (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“It kind of brightens the day a little bit because it’s just so random.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Cranberry sauce really brightens up a Sides-giving spread, and the sweet-tart flavor profile is completely different than any of our other side options.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025
The picture brightens for small U.S. stocks, which have an expected real return of 4.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
Each fall, the Taurid meteor shower brightens the night sky from late October through early November.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2025
Her whole face brightens, and she goes on this long rant about all the amazing things she’s learned and seen and done.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
