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Meanings of brighten in English
Catalan
aclarir-se Spanish
salir el so Synonyms
Examples for "lighten"
Examples for "lighten"
1
Treatment with medications that lighten sleep have been effective in some cases.
2
In order to lighten the load, the rotor had been taken out.
3
She changes the subject, tries to lighten the heaviness in the air.
4
The company sent notices to dealers suggesting some drivers lighten key rings.
5
Such a result would very much lighten our labours in the session.
1
Mindful of his youthful arrogance, he advises young actors to lighten up.
2
Once she smiled, but the smile did not lighten up her face.
3
Happy Monday folks, here's something to lighten up those post-Carte Blanche blues.
4
I smiled at her reflection, inviting her to lighten up with me.
5
Or should some of us ladies get a life and lighten up?
Usage of brighten in English
1
He can brighten up any dinner table by suddenly producing a 'problem'.
2
Certainly helps brighten up the place in such dark times, he said.
3
Skylan looked out at the clear, peaceful sky, just beginning to brighten.
4
An unlikely duo has made it its mission to brighten people's days.
5
So it will brighten the eyes and flush the cheeks of France.
6
Roderick took it with some eagerness; perhaps it would brighten his wits.
7
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.
10
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