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light 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. 1.To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
  2. 2.To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
  3. 3.To light a cigarette, pipe etc.
  4. 4.To make happy.
  5. 5.To open fire on a target or group of targets.

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