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Uncommonlight up
The correct spelling is light up.
How to pronounce light up
verb
Say it like: Lit- up
The correct spelling is light up. To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. For example: "He saw Mary and his face lit up."
Usage Examples
“He saw Mary and his face lit up.”
“Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up.”
“to light up the jib-sheets”
Definition
verb
- 1.To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- 2.To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
- 3.To light a cigarette, pipe etc.
- 4.To make happy.
- 5.To open fire on a target or group of targets.
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