brighten vs lighten
lighten vs brightenbrighten and lighten both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| brighten | No | No | Yes | No |
| lighten | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
brighten and lighten
are synonyms defined as:
- brighten and lighten: make more cheerful through the use of color
Other synonyms of brighten include
lighten up.
| brighten (verb) | lighten (verb) |
|---|---|
| make more cheerful through the use of color | make more cheerful through the use of color |
| become clear | become lighter |
| alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive | |
| become more cheerful | |
| reduce the weight on; make lighter | |
| make more cheerful |
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