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brighten

[ˈbraɪtn̩]

brighten Definition

  • 1to become or make something brighter or more full of light
  • 2to make something more cheerful or happier

Using brighten: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brighten" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun began to brighten the sky.

  • Example

    She brightened the room with fresh flowers.

  • Example

    A smile can brighten someone's day.

  • Example

    The good news brightened his mood.

brighten Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brighten

Antonyms for brighten

Phrases with brighten

  • to become or make something brighter or more colorful, or to become or make someone feel happier

    Example

    The room brightened up with the new paint job.

  • brighten someone's day

    to make someone feel happier or more positive

    Example

    Her kind words really brightened my day.

  • to make a situation or atmosphere more cheerful or positive

    Example

    The comedian's jokes helped to brighten the mood of the audience.

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Summary: brighten in Brief

To 'brighten' [ˈbraɪtn̩] means to make something brighter or more full of light, or to make something more cheerful or happier. It can refer to physical spaces, as in 'She brightened the room with fresh flowers,' or emotional states, as in 'The good news brightened his mood.' 'Brighten' extends into phrases like 'brighten up,' and idioms like 'brighten someone's day,' denoting a positive impact on mood or atmosphere.