brighten
(verb)
verb
1. make more cheerful through the use of color
- The paint will brighten the room
Similar word(s): lighten
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
2. become clear
Similar word(s): clear
Definition categories: weather
Sentences with brighten as a verb:
- We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.
- to brighten one's prospects; Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.
- The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year. The sky brightened as the storm moved on.
- She brightened when I changed the subject.