Brightens Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Brightens
To make glad:
To emit light.
To join in an effort for a common cause:
To improve or refine (someone or someone's manners, appearance, etc.) as by removing crudeness or vulgarity
In a light manner; lightly.
To shed light on; illuminate.
To instill courage or life into.
(Intransitive) to be exposed to light
To give an often deceptively attractive or improved appearance to.
(Now Rare) To brighten by rubbing or scouring; polish; burnish
To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
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In a clear manner; so as to be clear
To express praise or approval:
To burnish is to polish or shine something by rubbing.
To stimulate to action or creative effort; inspire
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To radiate health or high spirits
(Dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.
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Antonyms for Brightens
To provide with a shade
(Intransitive) To become deeper
(Sports) To swerve from a straight course, especially in the direction of a slice.
To lessen the activity or force of something; weaken.
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