How do you pronounce brighten?

brighten is pronounced as /ˈbraɪtən/.

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brighten

🌞brighten

verb

/ˈbraɪtən/

Bright brightly

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example Sentences

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

Example Expressions

brighten up

Synonyms

lighten, illuminate, cheer, enliven, enhance

Antonyms

darken, dull, depress

Collocations

brighten the room, brighten your mood, brighten a smile, brighten up

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