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brighten up

Verb CEFR B2
ˈbɹaɪtən ʌp

Definitions

  1. To become brighter
    intransitive
  2. To make cheerful.
    transitive
  3. To become more attractive.
    intransitive

Equivalents

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Examples

“Her kindness brightened up my day.”
“You can brighten up a room by hanging new wallpaper.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

brightened brightened up brightenest brighteneth brightening brightening up

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