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Uncommonbrightened
The correct spelling is brightened.
How to pronounce brightened
verb
Say it like: Bri-ten-ed
The correct spelling is brightened. To make bright or brighter in color. For example: "We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."
Usage Examples
“We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.”
“to brighten one's prospects; Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.”
“The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year. The sky brightened as the storm moved on.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make bright or brighter in color.
- 2.To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
- 3.To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
- 4.To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
- 5.To become brighter or more cheerful in mood
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