Brighten: meaning, definitions and examples
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brighten
[ หbraษชt(ษ)n ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น iluminar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคถเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช aufhellen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencerahkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพัะฒััะปัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rozjaลniฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉclaircir
๐ช๐ธ iluminar
๐น๐ท aydฤฑnlatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถูุก
๐จ๐ฟ rozjasnit
๐ธ๐ฐ rozjasniลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ งไบฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ osvetliti
๐ฎ๐ธ lรฝsa upp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััาัะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aydฤฑnlatmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 20459 yearling
- 20460 instill
- 20461 resplendent
- 20462 brighten
- 20463 syllogism
- 20464 radiocarbon
- 20465 barrow
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