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Meanings of brighten in English
Catalan
aclarir-se Spanish
salir el so Synonyms
Examples for "clear"
Examples for "clear"
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Let us be clear: the resolution of the banks' difficulties involves risk.
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Demand to clear new land for farming therefore remains strong, he said.
3
High-pressure systems bring generally calm conditions and often result in clear skies.
4
Now a new problem: There was no clear way to open it.
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He was grateful; along its relatively clear way they made good time.
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Before I finish though, I must clear up one important issue: Scripting.
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That's the thing we need to clear up ASAP. TV: 1 p.m.
3
What was this thing you wanted to ' clear up' about your school?
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You should work to communicate and clear up any possibility of confusion.
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To help clear up the confusion, here are some basic Antarctic facts.
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Areas involved in abstract reasoning and those that process emotions light up.
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Immediately, the trailer began to light up, every interior light coming on.
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He didn't light up, though; he merely put them on the table.
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Blotnik must have seen his future light up like a Hollywood marquee.
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Flames light up the night sky on Mount Pentel, Greece, August 2009.
Usage of brighten in English
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He can brighten up any dinner table by suddenly producing a 'problem'.
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Certainly helps brighten up the place in such dark times, he said.
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Skylan looked out at the clear, peaceful sky, just beginning to brighten.
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An unlikely duo has made it its mission to brighten people's days.
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So it will brighten the eyes and flush the cheeks of France.
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Roderick took it with some eagerness; perhaps it would brighten his wits.
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All seemed to brighten up at once, and the conversation became general.
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By this time the sky was beginning to brighten in the east.
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The right colour can brighten, add depth and even enhance your mood.
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The star ahead continued to brighten, its glow evidently coming from within.
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Yellow hangings and electric lights brighten the dark tones of the woodwork.
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Photo: Supplied Light Nelson is back again to brighten up mid winter.
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Being a north room, she thought to brighten it; and she has.
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We advise you have a quick read to brighten up your day.
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The velvet collar and cuffs will brighten it up a good bit.
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Venus also alights in your sign on Friday to brighten your weekend.
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Brighten through the time
Brighten across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common