brighten

== English == === Etymology === From bright +‎ -en. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɹaɪtən/ (US) IPA(key): [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔn̩] Rhymes: -aɪtən Homophone: Brighton === Verb === brighten (third-person singular simple present brightens, present participle brightening, simple past and past participle brightened) (transitive) To make bright or brighter in color. (transitive) To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to (transitive, figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven (intransitive) To grow bright, or more bright in color; to clear up (intransitive) To become brighter or more cheerful in mood ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === berthing, bringeth