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to lighten up
[phrase form: lighten]
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to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials
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to become brighter and less gloomy
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to relax and take things less seriously
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to help someone feel more cheerful and less stressed
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Example
Painting the walls a lighter color will lighten up the room and make it feel more spacious.
Using sheer curtains instead of heavy drapes will lighten up the room and allow more natural light to enter.
Adding more lamps and windows will lighten up the space and make it feel less dark and dreary.
Lightening up the living room with brighter paint and new lighting fixtures made it feel more inviting and comfortable.
When laughter came into the room, the tense atmosphere lightened up.
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