What does "brightens" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of brighten

What is a synonym for "brightens"?

Common synonyms include: brighten, enlighten, grow lighter, illuminate, lighten, luminate.

Brightens

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of brighten form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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brighten enlighten grow lighter illuminate lighten luminate

Antonyms

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darken dim fade

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"Every child who learns, and every man who finds work, and every sick body that's made whole - like a candle added to an altar - brightens the hope of all the faithful."

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