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Brighten
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Simple meaning
What does Brighten mean?
Brighten means to make brighter or more cheerful.
Dictionary definition
To make or become brighter, happier, or more cheerful.
Example sentences
Brighten in a sentence
easy
The lamp helped brighten the room.
medium
A kind note can brighten someone's day.
hard
The artist used yellow paint to brighten the dark corner of the picture.
Synonyms
Words like Brighten
Antonyms
Opposite words
darkenUse when something becomes darker.
dullUse when something becomes less bright or lively.
Word family
Brighten word family
Base word
bright
verb
brighten
To make brighter or more cheerful.
verb
brightened
Made brighter or more cheerful in the past.
verb
brightening
Making brighter or more cheerful.
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Quick practice
Try Brighten
Practice 1
What does brighten mean?
Brighten means to make something brighter, happier, or more cheerful.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to brighten when talking about light?
Lighten can mean to make something brighter.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of brighten?
Darken means to make or become darker, which contrasts with brighten.
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