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Meaning of brighten in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbraɪtn/
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Verb
brighten
Etymology
Old English (ge)beorhtnian
Definitions
1.
make lighter or brighter
Examples
« The paint will brighten the room »
Antonyms
darken
2.
become clear
Examples
« The sky cleared after the storm »
Antonyms
overcast
cloud
3.
become brighter
Examples
« The sky brightened around noon »
« Her face brightened when she heard the good news »
Antonyms
darken
dim
4.
become brighter
Examples
« The sky brightened »
Antonyms
darken