BRIGHTEN, v.t. britn. To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase luster. 1. To make luminous by light from without, or by dispelling gloom; as, to brighten sorrow or prospects.2. To cheer; to make gay or cheerful.Joy brightens his crest.3. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; as, to brighten a character.4. To make acute or witty.BRIGHTEN, v.i. britn. To grow bright, or more bright; to clear up; as, the sky brightens. 1. To become less dark or gloomy; as, our prospects brighten.
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