Brighten - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈbraɪtn|  American pronunciation of the word brighten
Brit.  |ˈbraɪt(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word brighten

verb

- make more cheerful through the use of color (syn: lighten)
The paint will brighten the room
- become clear (syn: clear, clear up, light up)

Extra examples

He brightened the picture on the television.

Flowers can brighten any room.

The good news brightened her mood.

The sky brightened after the storm.

Business prospects brightened last month.

Her face brightened in relief when she heard that he was not hurt.

The new paint will brighten up the house.

The sky is brightening.

Let's brighten up the party with some loud music.

Mary brightened up when she was told that Jim was coming after all.

Use blonde highlights to brighten your hair.

The morning sunshine brightened up the room.

She bought some flowers to brighten the room.

I want to brighten the place up a bit.

His letter brightened my day.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: brighten
he/she/it: brightens
present participle: brightening
past tense: brightened
past participle: brightened
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