brighten
word
Definition
To make something lighter or more full of light; or to make someone feel happier.
Usage & Nuances
'Brighten up' is common in both physical (rooms, colors) and emotional contexts ('brighten your day'). It's more formal than 'cheer up' when talking about moods. Often used with objects, weather, and people's faces.
Spanish: iluminar - alegrarPortuguese (BR): iluminar - alegrarPortuguese (PT): iluminar - alegrarChinese (Simplified): 使变亮 - 使愉快Chinese (Traditional): 使變亮 - 使愉快Hindi: चमकाना - प्रसन्न करनाArabic: يضيء - يبهجBengali: উজ্জ্বল করা - আলোকিত করা - আনন্দিত করাRussian: освещать - радовать - оживлятьJapanese: 明るくする - 明るくなる - 元気づけるVietnamese: làm sáng lên - làm vui lênKorean: 밝게 하다 - 기분을 밝게 하다Turkish: aydınlatmak - neşelendirmekUrdu: روشن کرنا - خوش کرناIndonesian: làm sáng lên - làm vui lên
Example Sentences
The sun will brighten the room in the morning.
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Flowers can brighten your home.
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Her smile can brighten anyone's day.
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Let's add some lights to brighten up the garden for the party.
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A little kindness can really brighten someone's mood.
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When he heard the good news, his face brightened instantly.
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