verb
to make a place or thing lighter or more colorful
These curtains brighten the room.
Common phrases & grammar
brighten a room · brighten the colors
American English
How to pronounce brighten
verbB1
BRAItn
/ˈbɹaɪ.t̚n̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to make a place or thing lighter or more colorful
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
to make someone feel happier
Her message brightened my day.
Common phrases & grammar
brighten someone's day · brighten someone's mood