Brighten: meaning, definitions and examples

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brighten

 

[ หˆbraษชt(ษ™)n ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mood

To make or become brighter. To become more cheerful or lively.

Synonyms

cheer up, illuminate, lighten

Examples of usage

  • The sun began to brighten the room.
  • Her smile brightened my day.
Context #2 | Verb

color

To enhance the color or appearance of something.

Synonyms

enhance, freshen up, revitalize

Examples of usage

  • She used a highlighter to brighten her notes.
  • Adding a pop of color can brighten up a room.
Context #3 | Noun

makeup

A cosmetic product used to add radiance or glow to the skin.

Synonyms

highlighter, illuminator, radiance booster

Examples of usage

  • She applied a brighten under her eyes to reduce dark circles.
  • This brighten gives a natural glow to the skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "brighten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iluminar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufhellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencerahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒั–ั‚ะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozjaล›niฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜Žใ‚‹ใใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclaircir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iluminar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aydฤฑnlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐํžˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถู‰ุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozjasnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozjasniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…งไบฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvetliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝsa upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›ั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aydฤฑnlatmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iluminar

Etymology

The word 'brighten' originated from the combination of 'bright' and the suffix '-en', which denotes a causative action, making the word mean 'to make bright'. The concept of brightening has been associated with light, positivity, and enhancement throughout history, symbolizing hope and transformation.

See also: bright, brightener, brightening, brighter, brightly, brightness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,462, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.