Brighten

Definition

[v] become brighter; "The sky brightened"
[v] make lighter or brighter; "The paint will brighten the room"
[v] become brighter; "The sjy brightened around noon"; "Her face brightened when she heard the good news"
[v] become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm"

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Synonyms

clear, clear up, light up, lighten, lighten up

Antonyms

cloud, darken, darken, dim, overcast

Related Terms

animate, beacon, boost, break, brighten up, buoy up, burnish, cheer, cheer up, dawn, encourage, enlighten, enliven, exhilarate, flood with light, floodlight, gild, gild the lily, give a lift, gladden, grow bright, grow light, hearten, highlight, illume, i