brighten
/ˈbraɪtən/
verb
- To become or make something lighter or more full of light.
- The sun came out and began to brighten the room.
- The sky brightened after the storm passed.
- She opened the curtains to brighten the dark kitchen.
- To become or make someone happier or more cheerful.
- Her smile brightened everyone's day.
- A kind word can brighten someone's whole afternoon.
- The good news brightened his mood instantly.
- To make something more colorful or vivid.
- Adding white paint will brighten the color.
- The artist used yellow to brighten the painting.
- New flowers brightened the garden in spring.
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