brighten
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make bright or brighter.
will brighten
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future tenseof brighten.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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As this initial line of downpours clears northwards the skies will brighten and sunny spells will develop, but further scattered showers that could again be very heavy and thundery are possible.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
With Tehran and Washington now having agreed a deal, which is due to be signed Friday in Switzerland, hopes are growing that the outlook will brighten.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Traynor’s can opener, adorned with earth-toned stones, will brighten up your kitchen and turn a low-key night of home cooking into a unique and surprisingly delightful experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
As the Sun ages it will brighten, driving geologic processes that will gradually lower the amount of CO2 in the air.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 17, 2023
The universe may forget us, but our light will brighten the darkness for eons after we’ve departed this world.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
