brighten up Definitions and Synonyms
- intransitive/transitive same as brighten. You could brighten up that skirt with a red blouse.
- intransitive/transitive same as brighten. Sarah brightened up considerably as she thought of Emily’s words.
- intransitive if the weather brightens up, it becomes sunnier.
Is brighten up correct?
Brighten up means the same as brighten. If someone or something brightens a situation or the situation brightens, it becomes more pleasant, enjoyable, or favourable. Brighten up means the same as brighten. When a light brightens a place or when a place brightens, it becomes brighter or lighter.
What is another way to say brighten up?
lighten; cheer, gladden, lift, hearten, perk up.
Is it brighten up or brighten?
Verb. (transitive) To make cheerful. Her kindness brightened up my day. You can brighten up a room by hanging new wallpaper.
How do you spell brighten up my day?
brighten up (the) day
To make a situation more pleasant or enjoyable; to make one happier. Finding $20 on my way home really brightened up my day!
How do you use brighten up in a sentence?
You could brighten up that skirt with a red blouse. I think the sky’s brightening up. Sarah brightened up considerably as she thought of Emily’s words.
How do you use brighten in a sentence?
He brightened the picture on the television. Flowers can brighten any room. The good news brightened her mood.
What is another way to say brings to light?
What is another word for brings to light?
| reveals | exposes |
|---|---|
| unveils | discloses |
| uncovers | unmasks |
| bares | manifests |
| unearths | divulges |
What’s another word for shines a light on?
What is another word for shine a light on?
| floodlight | irradiate |
|---|---|
| illuminate | spotlight |
| beam | light up |
| limelight | brighten |
| cast light on | shed light on |
What’s another way to say rise up?
Synonyms for rise up in English
rise; stand up; rise up; arise; ascent; rear; surface; come up; rebel.
What’s the meaning of brighten up?
Brighten-up definition
To make cheerful. verb. 6. (intransitive, said of the weather) To become brighter.
What does brighten up my day mean?
phrase. DEFINITIONS1. to make someone feel happier. Synonyms and related words. To make someone happy or happier.
What is lighting up in slang?
To become noticeably excited or animated at the sight of someone or something. I’m sure she likes you—she just lights up whenever you’re around. 5. To cause someone to become noticeably excited or animated.
What is the opposite of brighten up?
Opposite of to illuminate or shine with light. becloud. blacken. dim. dull.
What part of speech is brighten up?
As detailed above, ‘brighten’ is a verb. Verb usage: The sun starts to brighten around this time of the year. Verb usage: Having Mark around the place really brightens things up.
What is the past tense of brighten?
brightened
brighten Definitions and Synonyms
| present tense | |
|---|---|
| he/she/it | brightens |
| present participle | brightening |
| past tense | brightened |
| past participle | brightened |
Which word means bright or to light up?
blazing, brilliant, dazzling, flashing, glistening, glittering, golden, intense, luminous, radiant, shimmering, shiny, silvery, sparkling, sunny, vivid, mild, pleasant, translucent, sharp.
What is the noun for brighten?
Noun. brightening (plural brightenings) An instance of becoming brighter.
What is the meaning of bright in a sentence?
B1. full of light, shining: bright sunshine. The rooms were bright and airy. The lights are too bright in here – they’re hurting my eyes.
What is another word for lights up?
What is another word for light up?
| illumine | brighten |
|---|---|
| lighten | illume |
| emblaze | beacon |
| bathe | throw light on |
| shine | flash |
What is another way to say Guiding light?
What is another word for guiding light?
| lodestar | guide |
|---|---|
| luminary | polestar |
| signal | aim |
| beacon | criterion |
| par | role model |