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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
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·IJ verb
  • ܲ·IJԱ adjective
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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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Especially in springtime, you’ll find some have vibrant blue patches brightening their stomachs and throats, hence their other name: “blue bellies.”

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For the whimsical city girl looking to brighten up her next run, Beats and Sandy Liang have joined forces to create the sweetest pair of headphones.

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With sunlight reflecting off their solar sails, at times satellites can be brighter than the stars that, from our viewpoint, surround them, and there are enough of them to brighten the night sky.

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Sean is the absolute nicest person, and he brightened the mood on set.

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As well as brightening the sky and interfering with astronomy through their flashes and radio waves, satellites pollute the atmosphere on launch and on re-entry, as research from last October underscored.

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