brighten synonyms

brighten

v.

  1. To become brighter

    clear up, lighten, grow calm, improve, grow sunny, become gentle, glow, kindle.

    Antonyms shade*, grow dull, darken. *

  2. To make brighter

    polish, burnish, lighten; see intensify, shine 3.

  3. To make more cheerful

    cheer, gladden, perk up; see encourage 2.

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