Meaning of brighten in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbraɪtn/

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  1. Verb

    brighten

    Etymology

    Old English (ge)beorhtnian

    Definitions

    1. make lighter or brighter

    Examples

    • « The paint will brighten the room »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. become clear

    Examples

    • « The sky cleared after the storm »

    Antonyms

  3. 3. become brighter

    Examples

    • « The sky brightened around noon »
    • « Her face brightened when she heard the good news »

    Antonyms

  4. 4. become brighter

    Examples

    • « The sky brightened »

    Antonyms

Famous quotes

  • « There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere. »
    Isaac Asimov

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