Brighten up

/ˈbɹaɪtən ʌp/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To become brighter intransitive
  2. 2
    To make cheerful. transitive

    "Her kindness brightened up my day."

  3. 3
    To become more attractive. intransitive

Synonyms

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brace upbrightenbrush upbuck upenlightenfix

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"Her kindness brightened up my day."

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