light up

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A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of igniting something, illuminating a space, or expressing sudden joy or excitement.

unzählbar · transitiv und intransitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Illuminateformal

   To make something bright by lighting it.

   Erhellen

   • The fireworks lit up the night sky.
   • She lit up the room with a single candle.
   • The streetlights automatically light up at dusk.

   Synonymebrightenilluminateilluminelightlighten

   Antonymedarkendimextinguishobscureshade

2. Become happy or excitedinformal

   To show sudden happiness, excitement, or interest.

   Aufblühen

   • Her face lit up when she saw the surprise.
   • The children's eyes lit up at the sight of the cake.
   • He lit up with joy upon hearing the good news.

   Synonymebeambrightencheer upglowperk upshinesparkle

   Antonymeclouddarkendimsadden

3. Start smokinginformal

   To begin smoking a cigarette or pipe.

   Sich eine Zigarette anzünden

   • He stepped outside to light up a cigarette.
   • She lit up after finishing her meal.
   • They sat on the porch and lit up together.

   Synonymefire uplight

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