brighten

verb ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about brighten at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. To make bright or brighter in color.

   We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.

2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to
3. To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven

   to brighten one’s prospects