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Meaning of brighten in English

  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

    • darken
  2. 2. become clear

    Examples

    • « The sky cleared after the storm »

    Antonyms

    • overcast
    • cloud
  3. 3. become brighter

    Examples

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

    Antonyms

    • darken
    • dim
  4. 4. become brighter

    Examples

    • « The sky brightened »

    Antonyms

    • darken

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