Brighten synonyms and antonyms
brīt'n
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(Archaic) To give knowledge to; enlighten
To become more lively or enthusiastic or upright.
shade (antonym)
To produce (gradations of light or color) in a drawing or picture:
grow dull (antonym)
To become brighter
darken (antonym)
To render vague or uncertain; obscure:
depress (antonym)
Depress is defined as to press down, make unhappy or less valuable.
upset (antonym)
To cause (the stomach) to feel ill.
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deepen (antonym)
To make or become deep or deeper
overcast (antonym)
To become cloudy or gloomy.
brighten-up (related)
grow calm
To become brighter
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To raise to a more desirable or more excellent quality or condition; make better:
grow sunny
To become brighter
become gentle
To become brighter
To give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated.
(Figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
intensify (related)
Intensify is defined as to make something much stronger or more intense.
shine (related)
Shine is to reflect light, or to polish, or to stand out due to excellence.
encourage (related)
To give support to; be favorable to; foster; help
To remove (objects or obstructions):
To make active, vivacious, interesting, or cheerful; liven up or brighten
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To make usable or attractive again; refurbish
To give light to; light up
To strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour
To emit rays; shine
To pay off or clear (a debt or mortgage, for example).
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
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To come in order to help
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
happy (related)
To make lively or animated
luminate
(Obsolete) To illuminate.
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relumine
To light or illuminate anew; to rekindle.
overshine
freshen (related)
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