Brighten (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Become clear; "The sky cleared after the storm".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Synonyms

• Clear Up
• Light Up
• Clear

Meaning ²

Make more cheerful through the use of color; "The paint will brighten the room".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Lighten Up
• Lighten

Antonyms

• Darken

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify