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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Brighten \Bright"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Brightened}; p. pr &
vb n. {Brightening}.]
Note: [From {Bright}, a.]
1. To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase
the luster of to give a brighter hue to
2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster
or splendor to
The present queen would brighten her character, if
she would exert her authority to instill virtues
into her people. --Swift.
3. To improve or relieve by dispelling gloom or removing that
which obscures and darkens; to shed light upon to make
cheerful; as to brighten one's prospects.
An ecstasy, which mothers only feel Plays round my
heart and brightens all my sorrow. --Philips.
4. To make acute or witty; to enliven. --Johnson.
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