brighten

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A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming brighter, lighter, or more cheerful.

1. Make or become brighterA2formal

   To make something lighter or more illuminated, or to become lighter.

   Осветить

   • The sun brightened the room in the morning.
   • She brightened the dark corner with a new lamp.
   • The sky brightened after the storm passed.

   Синонимыgleamglowilluminateillumineirradiatelightlightenshine

   Антонимыdarkendimdull

2. Become happier or more cheerfulB1informal

   To become more cheerful, lively, or optimistic.

   Становиться счастливее или веселее

   • Her smile brightened the whole room.
   • The good news brightened his mood instantly.
   • He brightened up when he heard about the party.

   Синонимыbuck upcheer uplighten upperk uprallyrevivetake heart

   Антонимыdepressgloomsadden

3. Improve or enhanceB2formal

   To make something more pleasant, attractive, or promising.

   Улучшить

   • The new paint brightened the appearance of the house.
   • Her advice brightened my outlook on the situation.
   • Adding fresh flowers brightened the entire office.

   Синонимыcheerembellishenhanceenlivenilluminateimprovelight up

   Антонимыdarkendimdulltarnish