1. Adjective
To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.
2. Adjective
To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to.
3. Adjective
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.
4. Adjective
To make acute or witty; to enliven.
5. Verb
To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.
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