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LIGHT UP

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the phrase Light Up.

Light Up - as a verb

Start to burn with a bright flame

Example: "The coal in the bbq grill finally lit up"

Introduce light into

Example: "This lamp lightens the room a bit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
illume8illuminate12illumine10light9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lighten11lighten up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become clear

Example: "The sky cleared after the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brighten14clear7clear up

Ignite

Example: "The sky lit up quickly above the raging volcano"

Begin to smoke

Example: "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire uplight9

Example Sentences

"The streetlights will light up automatically at dusk."
"He used a match to light up the candle on the birthday cake."
"The fireworks will light up the sky."
"The flashlight can light up a dark room."
"The streetlights light up the neighborhood."
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