Looking for the meaning of the word BRIGHTENS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRIGHTENS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brighten
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English (ge)beorhtnian
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbrʌɪtn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make or become more light
Short Definition:make or become more light
Examples:- most of the country should brighten up later
- the fire began to blaze fiercely, brightening the room
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