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How to pronounce brighten in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms clear, clear up, light up
Type Words
Synonyms lighten, lighten up
Type of alter, change, modify


The paint will brighten the room.

Examples of brighten

brighten
Today, however, too many are hunkered down, waiting for the outlook to brighten.
From the businessweek.com
Dahlias brighten a flower bed at Marcia Freed's apartment complex in Carmichael.
From the sacbee.com
He will need to unbend if the Concertacion's electoral fortunes are to brighten.
From the economist.com
Dear Marni, What can a retired couple do to brighten up an outdated living room?
From the orlandosentinel.com
If desired, adjust the heat with Tabasco and brighten with a little lemon juice.
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Mr Partridge is due back next year with some more tales to brighten our evening.
From the halesowennews.co.uk
It faded after a few weeks, only to dramatically brighten again in January 1893.
From the newscientist.com
Runde said he would look at correcting the awkward angle and brighten the image.
From the stltoday.com
Public sentiment may brighten if the economists prove correct in their forecasts.
From the delawareonline.com
More examples
  • Make lighter or brighter; "The paint will brighten the room"
  • Clear up: become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm"
  • Brighten is a pop rock band from Chico, California, consisting of brothers Justin (guitar, lead vocals) and Jimmy (drums) Richards, and Alex Draper (bass, backing vocals). The band has recently been on tour with This Providence, Cute Is What We Aim For, Eisley, and All Time Low. ...
  • To make bright or brighter in color; To add luster or splendor to; (figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven; To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up; To become brighter or more cheerful in mood