brighten

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Synonyms: drighten, frighten, blighten, righten, brighton, brighter, bright, blighted, heighten, blighter, lighten

Antonyms: drighten, frighten, blighten, righten, brighton, brighter, bright, blighted, heighten, blighter, lighten

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[bright]] or brighter in color.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add [[luster]] or [[splendor]] to
3. {{lb|en|transitive|figuratively}} To make more [[cheerful]] and [[pleasant]]; to [[enliven]]
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To grow bright, or more bright in color; to [[clear up]]
5. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become brighter or more cheerful in mood

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