Brighten(a.) To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
Brighten(a.) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
Brighten(a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects.
Brighten(a.) To make acute or witty; to enliven.
Brighten(v. i.) To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.
Brightened(imp. & p. p.) of Brighten
Brightening(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brighten
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