Definition of brightens Brightens

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Verb brightens, brightening, brightened
brighten - make lighter or brighter; "The paint will brighten the room"
		lighten up, lighten
		darken make dark or darker; "darken a room"
		modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
brighten - become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm"
		clear up, clear, light up
		overcast, cloud sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next; "overcast books"

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brighten (a.)
To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
brighten (a.)
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
brighten (a.)
To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.
brighten (a.)
To make acute or witty; to enliven.
brighten (v. i.)
To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.