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brighten

[brahyt-n]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to become or make bright or brighter.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
    Antonyms: , ,


brighten

/ ˈɪə /

verb

  1. to make or become bright or brighter

  2. to make or become cheerful

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • rebrighten verb
  • unbrightened adjective
  • ˈٱԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of brighten1

First recorded in 1250–1300, brighten is from the Middle English word brightnen. See bright, -en 1
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Adams has brightened the outlook for a team that was already confident after finishing with a 10-7 record and advancing to the NFC divisional round last season.

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She’s a known scene-stealer, so remarkably adept in front of the camera that she can brighten up anything she’s in, even if it’s only for a second.

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A blue-hued linoleum floor made to look like an aquarium, replete with singing fish and turtles, brightens the dark-wooded downstairs space and echoes the nautical elements Kesling introduced into his Streamline Moderne homes.

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A slow-cooked spread made from tomato pulp and sugar, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and brightened with lemon juice.

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The sight of school-leavers, known here as russe, walking around in colourful overalls is something of a coming-of-age tradition that brightens up the weeks before Norway's national day on 17 May.

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