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BRIGHTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Brighten.

How to pronounce brighten:

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Brighten - as a verb

Make more cheerful through the use of color

Example: "The paint will brighten the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lighten11lighten up
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
darken11

Become clear

Example: "The sky cleared after the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear7clear uplight up

Example Sentences

"I bought some flowers to brighten up the room."
"A little color can brighten any outfit."
"She used a highlighter to brighten the text."
"The new lighting fixture brightens the whole kitchen."
"Let's open the curtains and brighten the living room."
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Word Game Points

Is BRIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRIGHTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is BRIGHTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brighten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BRIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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