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1 definition found 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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