Words Like BRIGHTEN

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BRIGHTEN.

9 Alternative Words Similar to brighten

1 Lighten Verb      Synonym Words Like Lighten
2 Clear Verb      Synonym Words Like Clear
3 Alter Verb      Synonym Words Like Alter
4 Change Verb      Synonym Words Like Change
5 Modify Verb      Synonym Words Like Modify
6 Overcast Verb      Antonym Words Like Overcast
7 Brightened Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Brightened
8 Brightening Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Brightening
9 Enliven Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Enliven

1 examples of brighten

1 to brighten one's prospects

10 definitions of brighten

1 To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
2 To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
3 To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful.
4 To make acute or witty; to enliven.
5 To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.
6 become clear
7 make lighter or brighter
8 To make or become bright or brighter.
9 To grow bright or more bright; become less dark or gloomy: literally or figuratively.
10 To make bright or brighter in any manner; shed light on; make to shine; increase the luster of.
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