Definition of brighten

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Brighten (a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects..

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Lustering :: Lustering (n.) The brightening of a metal in the crucible when it becomes pure, as in certain refining processes..
Rub :: Rub (v. t.) To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; -- often with up or over; as, to rub up silver..
Sunny :: Sunny (superl.) Exposed to the rays of the sun; brightened or warmed by the direct rays of the sun; as, a sunny room; the sunny side of a hill..
Refrication :: Refrication (n.) A rubbing up afresh; a brightening.
Smile :: Smile (v. i.) The act of smiling; a peculiar change or brightening of the face, which expresses pleasure, moderate joy, mirth, approbation, or kindness; -- opposed to frown..
Brightening :: Brightening (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brighte.
Embright :: Embright (v. t.) To brighten.
Dipping :: Dipping (n.) The process of cleaning or brightening sheet metal or metalware, esp. brass, by dipping it in acids, etc..
Illuminate :: Illuminate (v. t.) To make light; to throw light on; to supply with light, literally or figuratively; to brighten..
Gild :: Gild (v. t.) To make attractive; to adorn; to brighten.
Clarify :: Clarify (v. t.) To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.
Brighten :: Brighten (a.) To make acute or witty; to enliven.
Light :: Light (v. i.) To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well..
Brighten :: Brighten (a.) To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon; to make cheerful; as, to brighten one's prospects..
Fulguration :: Fulguration (n.) The sudden brightening of a fused globule of gold or silver, when the last film of the oxide of lead or copper leaves its surface; -- also called blick..
Brighten :: Brighten (a.) To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
Irradiate :: Irradiate (v. t.) To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.
Brightened :: Brightened (imp. & p. p.) of Brighte.
Brighten :: Brighten (a.) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to..
Brighten :: Brighten (v. i.) To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful..
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