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to brighten up
[phrase form: brighten]
01
to suddenly feel or appear happier
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
up
base verb
brighten
present tense
brighten up
3rd person singular
brightens up
present participle
brightening up
past simple
brightened up
past participle
brightened up
Examples
After receiving good news, her face instantly brightened up with a smile.
02
to make a place look more appealing by adding vibrant colors or light
Examples
The artist brightened up the mural with bold and cheerful hues.
03
to improve the mood of a situation or individual
Examples
Brighten up the party with lively music.
04
to experience a change in weather conditions, leading to a lighter sky and the presence of sunshine
Examples
The weather brightened up in the afternoon, after a morning of dark clouds.
