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brightened

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. 1.To make bright or brighter in color.
  2. 2.To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
  3. 3.To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven
  4. 4.To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up
  5. 5.To become brighter or more cheerful in mood

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